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Contemporary Family Justice: Policy and Practice in Complex Child Protection Decisions
presented by Kim Holt, fl. 2016 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 170 page(s)
Demonstrating how the law and statutory guidance applies in practice, this book is a critical account of current family justice policy and practice.It draws on recent legislation, case law and research findings to provide clear, accessible information and advice on how to make the difficult decisions in pre-procee...
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presented by Kim Holt, fl. 2016 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 170 page(s)
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Demonstrating how the law and statutory guidance applies in practice, this book is a critical account of current family justice policy and practice.It draws on recent legislation, case law and research findings to provide clear, accessible information and advice on how to make the difficult decisions in pre-proceedings child care practice work. With reference to child protection legislation and practice frameworks, this book highlights the import...
Demonstrating how the law and statutory guidance applies in practice, this book is a critical account of current family justice policy and practice.It draws on recent legislation, case law and research findings to provide clear, accessible information and advice on how to make the difficult decisions in pre-proceedings child care practice work. With reference to child protection legislation and practice frameworks, this book highlights the importance of undertaking informed and effective assessments based on the best outcome for the child. The book acknowledges the constraints facing practitioners, such as working under considerable pressure within tight time frames and focuses on the issues which commonly present as challenges for practice, such as neglect, child sexual exploitation and pre-birth assessments. This is essential reading for students and practitioners in social work and law, as well as policy-makers and other professionals concerned with the current state of child welfare.
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Social Work
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Book
Author / Creator
Kim Holt, fl. 2016
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Laws and legislation, Child custody, Legal system, Family, Micro, Macro
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Copyright © Kim Holt 2016; Forward copyright © Sir James Munby 2016
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Control and Protect: Collaboration, Carceral Protection, and Domestic Sex Trafficking in the United States
written by Jennifer Musto, 1979- (Oakland, CA: University of California Press, 2016), 251 page(s)
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written by Jennifer Musto, 1979- (Oakland, CA: University of California Press, 2016), 251 page(s)
Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Jennifer Musto, 1979-
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
University of California Press
Topic / Theme
Imprisonment, Prostitution, Law enforcement, Human trafficking, Mezzo
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Copyright © 2016 University of California Press
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The Cooperative Solution: Toward a Just Economy
presented by Richard C. Williams, fl. 1972 (Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 2011), 110 page(s)
All over the world, poverty is gradually giving way to cooperative economic activity. At the same time, there are signs that standard competitive 'free' markets are failing. Empirical evidence shows that cooperation works better than competition and that cooperatives succeed more often than standard corporations....
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presented by Richard C. Williams, fl. 1972 (Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 2011), 110 page(s)
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All over the world, poverty is gradually giving way to cooperative economic activity. At the same time, there are signs that standard competitive 'free' markets are failing. Empirical evidence shows that cooperation works better than competition and that cooperatives succeed more often than standard corporations. Assumptions underlying the competitive system are that competition results in equity for all and that poverty can be eliminated through...
All over the world, poverty is gradually giving way to cooperative economic activity. At the same time, there are signs that standard competitive 'free' markets are failing. Empirical evidence shows that cooperation works better than competition and that cooperatives succeed more often than standard corporations. Assumptions underlying the competitive system are that competition results in equity for all and that poverty can be eliminated through the market. These assumptions simply are not true. On the contrary, the rich get richer; the poor, poorer. Cooperatives, where each member holds one share and one vote, are more democratic than hierarchical corporations. Poverty is actually eliminated through a combination of microfinance and cooperation. Examples include Muhammed Yunus' Grameen Bank, Indonesia's People's Bank, and the cooperative adventure of Mondragon in Spain. These examples provide a vision of true globalization from below, a vision of a just and sustainable world. The 'how-to' is right here.
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Social Work
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Book
Author / Creator
Richard C. Williams, fl. 1972
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
University Press of America
Topic / Theme
Finance, Economic conditions, Cooperatives, Poverty, Macro
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Copyright © 2011 by University Press of America,® Inc.
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Creating a New Profession: The Beginnings of Social Work Education in the United States
edited by Leslie Leighninger, fl. 2000 (Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education, 2000, originally published 2000), 96 page(s)
This text gathers original materials to tell how the social work profession began in the United States through efforts to create organized training and scientific knowledge. While many of the names and texts may be familiar to social work educators, students, and practitioners alike, they are often only briefly me...
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edited by Leslie Leighninger, fl. 2000 (Alexandria, VA: Council on Social Work Education, 2000, originally published 2000), 96 page(s)
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This text gathers original materials to tell how the social work profession began in the United States through efforts to create organized training and scientific knowledge. While many of the names and texts may be familiar to social work educators, students, and practitioners alike, they are often only briefly mentioned in social work texts. This book provides readers the full flavor of social work pioneers' ideas, aspirations, and enthusiasm fo...
This text gathers original materials to tell how the social work profession began in the United States through efforts to create organized training and scientific knowledge. While many of the names and texts may be familiar to social work educators, students, and practitioners alike, they are often only briefly mentioned in social work texts. This book provides readers the full flavor of social work pioneers' ideas, aspirations, and enthusiasm for a new profession. In the seminal texts collected in this volume, readers will also find much that resonates with discussions in social work education today, including an emphasis on research, field work, and keeping up with new techniques and technology. The significance of race and gender is also highlighted, as is the ongoing search for balance between client-centered and societal perspectives.
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Field of Study
Social Work
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Book
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Leslie Leighninger, fl. 2000
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Council on Social Work Education
Topic / Theme
Education, Social work, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000 CSWE Press
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Creating Effective Groups: The Art of Small Group Communication (Third Edition)
presented by Randy Fujishin, fl. 1994 (Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2013, originally published 1997), 214 page(s)
This practical book gives students the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to communicate more effectively and interact more productively in the small group setting. With the help of this book, any group member can learn the skills necessary to participate in and lead a task group in an effective, productiv...
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presented by Randy Fujishin, fl. 1994 (Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2013, originally published 1997), 214 page(s)
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This practical book gives students the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to communicate more effectively and interact more productively in the small group setting. With the help of this book, any group member can learn the skills necessary to participate in and lead a task group in an effective, productive, and healthy manner. This third edition features all new sections on: The Power of Diversity, Critically Thinking About Yourself As A...
This practical book gives students the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to communicate more effectively and interact more productively in the small group setting. With the help of this book, any group member can learn the skills necessary to participate in and lead a task group in an effective, productive, and healthy manner. This third edition features all new sections on: The Power of Diversity, Critically Thinking About Yourself As A Communicator, Defensive vs. Supportive Climates, Ethical Communication, Time Management, Impromptu Speaking, and The Spirit of Collaboration. As well as new end chapter exercises in several chapters focusing on Online Resources and Social Media.
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Social Work
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Book
Author / Creator
Randy Fujishin, fl. 1994
Date Published / Released
1997, 2013
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Topic / Theme
Group dynamics, Communication, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by Rowman & Littlefield
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Creating Positive Systems of Child and Family Welfare
edited by Nancy Freymond, fl. 2007, Sarah Maiter, fl. 2003, Marshall Fine, fl. 1999 and Gary Cameron, fl. 2005 (Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press, 2013, originally published 2013), 352 page(s)
The North American approach to child protection is broadly accepted, despite frequent criticisms of its core limitations: parental fear and resistance, the limited range of services and supports available to families, escalating costs, and high stress and turnover among service providers. Could these shortcomings...
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edited by Nancy Freymond, fl. 2007, Sarah Maiter, fl. 2003, Marshall Fine, fl. 1999 and Gary Cameron, fl. 2005 (Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press, 2013, originally published 2013), 352 page(s)
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The North American approach to child protection is broadly accepted, despite frequent criticisms of its core limitations: parental fear and resistance, the limited range of services and supports available to families, escalating costs, and high stress and turnover among service providers. Could these shortcomings be improved through organizational or system reform? Based on findings from a decade’s worth of research, Creating Positive Systems o...
The North American approach to child protection is broadly accepted, despite frequent criticisms of its core limitations: parental fear and resistance, the limited range of services and supports available to families, escalating costs, and high stress and turnover among service providers. Could these shortcomings be improved through organizational or system reform? Based on findings from a decade’s worth of research, Creating Positive Systems of Child and Family Welfare provides original reflections on the everyday realities of families and front-line service providers involved with the system. It includes data from a variety of regions and situations, all linked together through a common investigatory framework. The contributors highlight areas of concern in current approaches to child and family welfare, but also propose new solutions that would make the system more welcoming and helpful both for families and for service providers.
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Social Work
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Book
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Nancy Freymond, fl. 2007, Sarah Maiter, fl. 2003, Marshall Fine, fl. 1999, Gary Cameron, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Topic / Theme
Children, Welfare and public relief, Parents, Family, Macro
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Copyright © 2013 University of Toronto Press
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A Creative Toolkit for Communication in Dementia Care
presented by Karrie Marshall (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 202 page(s)
How can carers and relatives support a person's identity, relationships and emotional wellbeing through changes that occur in the later stages of dementia? Drawing on over ten years' experience of working with people with dementia, Karrie Marshall provides a toolkit of tried and tested creative activities to suppo...
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presented by Karrie Marshall (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 202 page(s)
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How can carers and relatives support a person's identity, relationships and emotional wellbeing through changes that occur in the later stages of dementia? Drawing on over ten years' experience of working with people with dementia, Karrie Marshall provides a toolkit of tried and tested creative activities to support communication and relationships. Activities are vast and varied, with outdoor activities such as bird-watching and star-gazing aimed...
How can carers and relatives support a person's identity, relationships and emotional wellbeing through changes that occur in the later stages of dementia? Drawing on over ten years' experience of working with people with dementia, Karrie Marshall provides a toolkit of tried and tested creative activities to support communication and relationships. Activities are vast and varied, with outdoor activities such as bird-watching and star-gazing aimed at supporting physical health, artistic activities such as collage creation to support identity, and musical activities such as sounds and voice warm-ups to support self-expression. Marshall also sensitively covers end of life care for people with dementia, explaining how emotional support can be provided through gentle breathing activities and even puppetry, as well as covering the legal importance of power of attorney.
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Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Karrie Marshall
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Senility, Communication, Creativity, Memory loss, Micro
Copyright Message
Copyright © Karrie Marshall 2016
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Crime and Autism Spectrum Disorder: Myths and Mechanisms
presented by Neil Brewer, fl. 2005 and Robyn Young, fl. 2005 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 226 page(s)
Having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can - given certain situational conditions - make individuals more vulnerable to becoming caught up in criminal activity and vulnerable to unfavourable interactions once in the criminal justice system. Guided by empirical research, psychological theory and illustrative case st...
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presented by Neil Brewer, fl. 2005 and Robyn Young, fl. 2005 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 226 page(s)
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Having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can - given certain situational conditions - make individuals more vulnerable to becoming caught up in criminal activity and vulnerable to unfavourable interactions once in the criminal justice system. Guided by empirical research, psychological theory and illustrative case studies involving adults with ASD who have been implicated in crimes, Robyn L. Young and Neil Brewer explain why. They examine the pivota...
Having Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can - given certain situational conditions - make individuals more vulnerable to becoming caught up in criminal activity and vulnerable to unfavourable interactions once in the criminal justice system. Guided by empirical research, psychological theory and illustrative case studies involving adults with ASD who have been implicated in crimes, Robyn L. Young and Neil Brewer explain why. They examine the pivotal cognitive, social and behavioural characteristics unique to ASD (such as weak Theory of Mind, restricted interests and acute sensory sensitivities) that - individually or in interaction - may contribute to individuals becoming involved in illegal activities. They then discuss how these same characteristics can result in ongoing ineffective interaction with the criminal justice system. Arguing that the forensic assessment of individuals with ASD requires substantial redevelopment to clarify the key deficits contributing to criminal behaviour, the authors highlight the need for, and desirable nature of, intervention programs to minimize the criminal vulnerability of adults with ASD and to prepare them for interactions with the criminal justice system. A final section raises some major unanswered questions and issues for future research. This book will be of immeasurable interest to criminal justice professionals including probation officers, social workers, clinical and forensic psychologists, police officers, lawyers and judges, as well as students of these professions.
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Social Work
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Book
Author / Creator
Neil Brewer, fl. 2005, Robyn Young, fl. 2005
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Autism spectrum disorder, Criminal justice, Crime, Micro
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Copyright © Neil Brewer and Robyn L. Young 2015
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Critical Care: Delivering Spiritual Care in Healthcare Contexts
edited by Andrew Todd, fl. 2015, Peter Sedgwick, fl. 2015 and Jonathan Pye, fl. 2015 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 282 page(s)
Providing a bridge between research in healthcare and spirituality and practitioner perspectives, these essays on chaplaincy in healthcare continue dialogue around constructing, negotiating and researching spiritual care and discuss the critical issues in chaplaincy work, including assisted suicide and care in chi...
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edited by Andrew Todd, fl. 2015, Peter Sedgwick, fl. 2015 and Jonathan Pye, fl. 2015 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 282 page(s)
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Providing a bridge between research in healthcare and spirituality and practitioner perspectives, these essays on chaplaincy in healthcare continue dialogue around constructing, negotiating and researching spiritual care and discuss the critical issues in chaplaincy work, including assisted suicide and care in children's hospices. Each section of the book is introduced by an academic theologian, giving the book a strong theoretical base, before s...
Providing a bridge between research in healthcare and spirituality and practitioner perspectives, these essays on chaplaincy in healthcare continue dialogue around constructing, negotiating and researching spiritual care and discuss the critical issues in chaplaincy work, including assisted suicide and care in children's hospices. Each section of the book is introduced by an academic theologian, giving the book a strong theoretical base, before serving healthcare chaplains offer their perspectives and experiences with material drawn from practice in a broad spectrum of healthcare contexts. The integration of theory and practical application in these essays will be of interest to chaplains, healthcare practitioners, and students of theology and healthcare.
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Social Work
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Book
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Andrew Todd, fl. 2015, Peter Sedgwick, fl. 2015, Jonathan Pye, fl. 2015
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Health care issues, Spirituality, Religion, Macro
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Copyright © Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2015
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Critical Supervision for the Human Services: A Social Model to Promote Learning and Values-Based Practice
presented by Lou Johnston, fl. 2010, Mel Gray, fl. 2001 and Carolyn Noble, fl. 1996 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 290 page(s)
Practitioners in the helping professions today operate in challenging settings where budgets have been cut dramatically, and progression and success are too often defined primarily by key performance indicators and strategic outcomes. Tensions arise when such pressures conflict with helping professionals' core res...
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presented by Lou Johnston, fl. 2010, Mel Gray, fl. 2001 and Carolyn Noble, fl. 1996 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 290 page(s)
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Practitioners in the helping professions today operate in challenging settings where budgets have been cut dramatically, and progression and success are too often defined primarily by key performance indicators and strategic outcomes. Tensions arise when such pressures conflict with helping professionals' core responsibilities to provide excellent care, advocate for patients or service users and to seek social justice.This book introduces a criti...
Practitioners in the helping professions today operate in challenging settings where budgets have been cut dramatically, and progression and success are too often defined primarily by key performance indicators and strategic outcomes. Tensions arise when such pressures conflict with helping professionals' core responsibilities to provide excellent care, advocate for patients or service users and to seek social justice.This book introduces a critical model for supervision which addresses not only the human relationships and interactions involved in work, but also the financial, political and managerial environment in which the work is carried out. It identifies how reflective practice alone is not enough to bring about transformational change, and outlines how practitioners can learn in and through supervision, drawing on ideas from critical pedagogy and organisational learning. Practice examples are included to demonstrate the use of this approach within contemporary human service environments. Providing a new approach for effective supervision, this book will be of interest to practitioners, managers, researchers, academics and students working across the human services, including health care, social services and criminal justice.
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Social Work
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Book
Author / Creator
Lou Johnston, fl. 2010, Mel Gray, fl. 2001, Carolyn Noble, fl. 1996
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Social workers, Social work, Human resource management, Job training, Macro
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copyright © Carolyn Noble, Mel Gray and Lou Johnston 2016
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