Social work with children and families getting into practice - Butler, Ian (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2004)
Includes bibliographical references and index
Social Work with Children and Families; Contents; Dedication; Acknowledgements; Preface to the Second Edition; Introduction; How to Use This Book; Part I Developing Basic Knowledge and Skills; Unit 1 Children and Childhood; Unit 2 The Family; Unit 3 Parenting; Unit 4 Supporting; Unit 5 Looking After; Unit 6 Child Abuse; Part II Developing Specialist Knowledge and Skills; Unit 7 Assessing; Unit 8 Planning; Unit 9 Child Protection; Unit 10 Court Craft; Appendix 1 Orders under the Children Act 1989; Appendix 2 Index to Exercises; Appendix 3 Index to Study Texts; References; Subject Index
Author Index
Reviews of the first edition:. 'a valuable resource ... firmly located in the process of study, reflection and application.'. - Social Work and Social Sciences Review. 'this book is enjoyable and stimulating to read ... [it] will be useful for a wide audience, from social work students to seasoned practitioners and trainers looking for new inspiration.'. - Community Care. This new edition of a core social work text provides up-to-date information on recent legislation including the Care Standards Act and the Human Rights Act, as well as the changes brought about by devolution in the United Kingdom