This path-breaking text constructs a new way of thinking about social work based on contemporary social theory & taking into account recent changes in social work. Working in a counter-tradition that is suspicious of a number of governing ideas & practices in social work it draws on themes in the work of theorists such as Beck Giddens Rose
- risk trust regulation identity governmentality
- to explore the impact of risk society & neo-liberalism on social work.

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Written with the non-lawyer in mind Social Work Law presents a comprehensive practical & accessible guide to the legal framework that any social worker or student of social work needs to know. The author provides a balanced account of the law as applied to children families & vulnerable adults alike & pays particular attention to the key areas of: the dynamic relationship between the law & social work practice; the crucial role of anti-discriminatory practice; & the continued growth in the importance of the Human Rights Act 1998. ...

Although this book is primarily for social workers it has great relevance for all students & practitioners working with people. It deals with a wide range of fundamental theories which underpin behaviour in a clear & comprehensive manner." Anne Mills Bournemouth University UK " Its really nice to come across a social work textbook covering all the behaviour theories & their integration within different areas of social work in such detail." Nell Abramczuk Social Work Student Bangor University UK " This is one of the best books on behavioural sciences for social workers I have seen for a long time. It is up to the usual high standard of OU texts." Gavin Bissell University of Bradford UK " This book could be used for a range of social work modules from professional studies looking at social work methods & theory through to enabling students on placement to link suitable theory to human behaviour. It is a highly considered & comprehensive book which I will be recommending to students." Rhiannon Jones Manchester Metropolitan University UK " This is an excellent introduction that provides just the right depth & is well applied to practice. Although not flashy it is clearly laid out." David Shaw Buckinghamshire New University UK " Ive only just skimmed this book but will be putting in on my reading list for next year & will recommend to undergraduate students who start this module next week. Its accessible to undergraduates comprehensive & consistently makes realistic links to practice issues." Mandy Hagan Manchester Metropolitan University UK The capacity to observe interpret & understand human behaviour is vital for effective social work practice. By choosing to enter a profession that requires high levels of astute observation & listening skills in the interpretation of peoples behaviour social work students have undertaken a demanding task. Using a bio-psychosocial framework this fascinating book provides a wide basis of perspectives on human behaviour on which to build understanding of & responses to peoples behaviours along with an enhanced appreciation of some of the circumstances that shape behaviour. Margarete Parrish covers the key theories of human growth & development in the context of social relationships providing a frame of reference from which to explore various aspects of human behaviour. This is particularly relevant to students preparedness to practice social work with complex populations addressing factors such as: Attachment Developmental status Context Diversity Trauma Oppression By drawing from biological psychological & sociological perspectives the book aims to provide social work students with a theoretically informed basis to observe understand & interpret peoples behaviours in ways that will contribute to excellent practice. The book

Includes:: exercises discussion questions & chapter summary points to help the reader further develop their understanding. Social Work Perspectives on Human Behaviour is key reading for all social work students."

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This bestselling & widely recognised textbook is now into its Third Edition & has been fully updated to reflect the recent changes in social work practice. New features & case studies are included throughout as is a greater emphasis on safeguarding & protection issues. By working through this book student social workers can ensure that they understand the features of a good assessment how it is conducted & some of the difficulties that might arise during the process. ...

In 2008 the London Borough of Hackney radically overhauled its childrens social work system & created the Reclaim Social Work model which has since gained national recognition. At the heart of this innovative system is the endeavour to keep children together with their families. This book sets out what the Reclaim Social Work model is how it was implemented & how it works. It explains the models system of social work units made up of clinicians & therapists & headed by a consultant social worker & demonstrates how it has worked in practice. Chapters written by consultant social workers with extensive experience of working within the model outline the methodological approaches used & the evidence base underlying the model. This book on a pioneering new social work model will be of great interest to social work managers policymakers & academics. ...

Social work practice with adults has been undergoing a major change in recent years. The traditional divisions between health & social services have been gradually eroded with the shift to the single assessment process & with social workers increasingly finding themselves employed within the health or independent sector. Therefore knowing the full range of social work skills is vital & central to good practice with adult service users. This new guide will help students to understand these skills &

Includes:: chapters on intervention empowerment & advocacy skills for collaborative working self-presentation & much more.

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Social workers are constantly making decisions under pressure. How do policy law research & theory influence what they do This important book provides the answers with a crystal-clear map of the adult social work field. Focused on four major themes
- personalization mental health substance use old age
- the book brings together expert commentators to: a- Outline the policy background; a- Summarize the relevant law; a- Describe the key theories; a- Highlight the research findings. A wealth of real life case studies reveal in detail the challenges that social workers face every day. Through a series of questions readers are invited to join in the process of Making connexions between different elements of social work knowledge & practice. Edited by the highly respected Martin Davies this authoritative & illuminating book explores the crucial role of social workers in securing a better future for vulnerable & disadvantaged service users. It is an essential investment for students educators & practitioners alike.

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Social workers are constantly making decisions under pressure. How do policy law research & theory influence what they do? This important book provides the answers with a crystal-clear map of the field of social work with children & families. Focused on four major themes
- family support work child protection adoption & fostering residential child care
- the book brings together expert commentators to: a- Outline the policy background; a- Summarize the relevant law; a- Describe the key theories; a- Highlight the research findings. A wealth of real life case studies reveal in detail the challenges that social workers face every day. Through a series of questions readers are invited to join in the process of ' Making connexions' between different elements of social work knowledge & practice. Edited by the highly respected Martin Davies this authoritative & illuminating book argues that the skill of the social worker can have life-enhancing consequences for some of the most vulnerable people in society. It is an essential investment for students educators & practitioners alike.

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The Social Workers Guide to Children & Families Law" is an accessible jargon-free guide to the key elements of the law that concern practising social workers in children & families teams in England & Wales. This resource for everyday practice

Includes:: explanations of the fundamental concepts of parental responsibility & human rights & the detailed provisions of private & public law including adoption. The legal issues raised by atypical families (such as those in gay relationships of mixed heritage or with children or parents with disabilities) are also covered throughout the text. It

Includes:: bullet lists checklists & charts for quick & easy reference as well as highlighted points for practice & illustrative case scenarios to put the law into context. This guide will be an invaluable resource for practising social workers as well as trainees students & those studying for post-qualifying awards."



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In 1942 a pianist from Manhattan convened the inaugural meeting of an extraordinary new fraternity which promised to inoculate stage fright sufferers against the terrors that afflicted them. The venture which coincided with the terrifying height of World War Two was an astonishing success. They called it The Society of Timid Souls. Seventy years later as anxiety levels reaches pandemic proportions courage has become a virtue in crisis. We are all Timid Souls now. So Polly Morland reconvenes the Society for a new era & sets out on a fact-finding mission. From the woman who performed her own caesarean section to the surfer who took on a murderous sea by way of freedom fighters public speakers & emergency services workers she seeks the truth about what courage today really means & how it comes about. From frontline to skyscraper from mountain peak to suburban street the journey takes in philosophy literature propaganda & popular culture as Morland weaves together a modern anatomy of an age-old virtue in order to discover how a Timid Soul may become a brave one. ...