Overview
- Working with children is the most popular specialism amongst social work students, of which there are c. 5000 every year in the UK
Comprehensive treatment bringing together discussion of relevant theoretical debates, the policy context and practice issues across the full range of contexts in which social work with children can take place
Written in clear, uncluttered, eminently readable prose, with chapter objectives and boxed case studies and activities given for each chapter
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About this book
This is a comprehensive introduction to social work with children that integrates theoretical debates with a full and sensitive exploration of practice concerns. It systematically examines all the common and pressing issues in child welfare and considers the implications of recent research, legislation and policy shifts for current and future practice. Balanced, wide-ranging and highly readable, with plenty of case study examples and other practice elements to foster reflection and understanding, it provides a sound knowledge base in the child welfare field and lays an excellent foundation for further skill development.
About the authors
MATTHEW COLTON is Reader in Applied Social Studies and Head of Applied Social Studies at University of Wales, Swansea.
ROBERT SANDERS is Lecturer in Applied Social Studies at University of Wales, Swansea.
MARGARET WILLIAMS is Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Calgory, Canada.
ROBERT SANDERS is Lecturer in Applied Social Studies at University of Wales, Swansea.
MARGARET WILLIAMS is Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Calgory, Canada.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: An Introduction to Working with Children
Book Subtitle: A Guide for Social Workers
Authors: Matthew Colton, Robert Sanders, Margaret Williams
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-91274-2
Publisher: Red Globe Press London
eBook Packages: Palgrave Social & Cultural Studies Collection, Social Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s) 2001
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: 288
Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave
Topics: Early Childhood Education