Key concepts in social work practice

Author(s)

• Worsley, Aidan

Bibliographic Information

Key concepts in social work practice

edited by Aidan Worsley ... [et al.]

（SAGE key concepts）

SAGE, 2013

• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This book is a quick and accessible reference guide to the key concepts that social work students and professionals need to understand to be effective. The authors place practice at the centre of the text, and include a host of case examples to bring the concepts to life. Examining the essential topics of the social work curriculum, the concepts covered relate to practice, theory, policy and personal challenges. Further reading is included in each entry, so that the reader can explore what they have learned in more detail. This book will be an invaluable resource for social work students during their studies and on their practice placement. It will also be useful for qualified social workers, who want to continue their professional education.

Table of Contents

Accountability Advocacy Anti-Oppressive Practice Assessment Asylum Seekers and Refugees Care Management Carers Communication Confidentiality Counselling Critical Thinking Dementia Direct Work with Children Domestic Violence Empowerment Equality and Diversity Ethics Family Work Finance Fostering History of Social Work HIV and Social Work International Social Work Law and Social Work Leadership and Management Learning Disability Looked after Children Managing Change Managing Technology Media and Social Work Mental Capacity Mental Health Multi-Professional Working Older People Partnership Personalisation Practice Education Physical Disability The Political Context of Social Work Practice Education Professional Development Quality Assurance Record-Keeping Reflection Religion and Belief Research and Evidence-Based Practice Risk Assessment and Risk Management Safeguarding Adults Safeguarding Children Service User Involvement Sexuality Social Exclusion Social Justice Social Work Social Work in Healthcare Settings Stress in Social Work Substance Misuse Supervision Team Working Theory and Social Work Values Welfare Rights Youth Justice

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Details

• NCID: BB11004514
• ISBN:
  • 9781446207291
  • 9781446207307
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Los Angeles
• Pages/Volumes: xviii, 294 p.
• Size: 25 cm
• Classification:
  • DC23 : 361.32
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Social service -- Practice
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA66686121