Working With Children in Need: Studies in Complexity and Challenge

Eric Sainsbury

ISBN 10: 1853022756 / ISBN 13: 9781853022753

Published by Jessica Kingsley Pub, 1994

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Working With Children in Need: Studies in Complexity and Challenge
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Pub
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1853022756
• ISBN 13: 9781853022753
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

There is no shortage of guidelines for social workers on how to approach their work in cases where children are `at risk' and in need of protection. This book seeks to supplement this guidance by illustrating how social workers approach their work, the responses they receive, the children's and parents' experiences and reactions, and the stresses involved for all parties. It illustrates the skills needed in direct work with young children and in assessing the nature, outcomes and unmet needs within abusive situations. By presenting a wide range of brief case-studies, it invites discussion about why social work practice sometimes succeeds, sometimes fails, and about the training, support and supervision which social workers need in ensuring that their work is relevant to the needs of children and parents alike.

Based on the work of students in the Advanced Social Work Course at Goldsmith's College, University of London.

About the Author

Eric Sainsbury worked as a probation officer, social worker and social work teacher. He was associated with the course recognition and review procedures of CCETSW and, since retirement from the University of Sheffield, with quality assessment of applied social work and social policy courses for HEFCE. He has served as Chair of the Social Work Committee of NCH Action for Children and as a Vice President of Family Service Units.