Social Work on Trial

Ian Butler, Mark Drakeford

ISBN 10: 1847428673 / ISBN 13: 9781847428677

Published by Bristol University Press, GB, 2012

About this Item

The public inquiry that followed the death of Maria Colwell had profound implications for the developing profession and practice of social work in the UK. This book describes the politics, professional concerns and public interest - both local and national - that surrounded the inquiry and its aftermath, and shows how the concerns of this landmark child abuse case have still failed to find a satisfactory resolution today. Social work, then and now, remains 'on trial'.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Social Work on Trial
• Publisher: Bristol University Press, GB
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1847428673
• ISBN 13: 9781847428677
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The public inquiry that followed the death of Maria Colwell had profound implications for the developing profession and practice of social work in the UK. This book describes the politics, professional concerns and public interest - both local and national - that surrounded the inquiry and its aftermath, and shows how the concerns of this landmark child abuse case have still failed to find a satisfactory resolution today. Social work, then and now, remains 'on trial'.

About the Author

Ian Butler is Professor of Social Work at the University of Bath and a qualified social worker with considerable practice and managerial experience. His main research interest lies in the development of public policy and how it affects children, young people and their families.

Mark Drakeford is Professor of Social Policy and Applied Social Sciences at the University of Wales, Cardiff. His research interests cover poverty and social policy, with particular emphasis on young people and criminal justice issues.