Part of the prestigious NSPCC Wiley Series in Protection Children, Safeguarding Children: A Shared Responsibility takes the form of a reader and is designed to accompany the training materials commissioned by the Department of Children, schools and families and produced by the NSPCC for professionals working with children.
Divided into two sections, it covers the essentials of all work with children and families and offers guidance on the process of safeguarding children. The book guides professionals through the processes of identifying and reporting child abuse and details of what happens at each stage. Although aimed primarily at social workers, this book takes a multi-disciplinary approach and is of use to those in related professions
Hedy Cleaver is Emeritus Professor at Royal Holloway, UK. Pat Cawson is a freelance consultant formerly Head of the Child Protection Research Unity at the NSPCC. Sarah Gorin is a Senior Research Officer at the NSPCC and Steve Walker is the Head of Child and Family Service for the City and County of Swansea.
Solution focused practice challenges the conventional approach to bereavement counselling by emphasizing solution building over simple problem-solving. Joel Simon, with over 16 years of experience in the field, demonstrates how this therapy can help clients think of possibilities, rather than limitations, when facing death or the loss of a loved one. This book presents a general overview of solution focused practice, tools, and methodologies for practitioners. Simon also provides real-life vignettes and verbatim transcripts from actual patients in end-of-life or bereavement counselling. This book provides insight into the philosophy and practice... More info
As clients and workers, men have largely been ignored in the work that has been done to combat sexism in social work and welfare practise. This study argues that addressing gender injustice within the human services requires an understanding of men as well as of women. The authors analyse how men's position in society affects their relationships with women, and with each other. They also examine the influence of masculine culture on men's self-perception and behaviour. Key practice issues are highlighted throughout the text alongside case studies from a variety... More info
Mum and Dad brought Susan home today. Everyone thinks she's ever so wonderful and ever so cute... But I'm ever so not sure! A delightful companion to Baby on Board by the same author / illustrator team. Perceptive and fun, this story explores the impact of a new baby's arrival home on the older sibling. More info
