Family Group Conferences in Social Work
Involving Families in Social Care Decision Making
Policy Press
1st Edition
Published on 27. June 2018
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-1-4473-3580-1 (ISBN)
Description
Family group conferences (FGCs) are a strengths-based approach to social work practice, empowering families to take responsibility for decision-making. It is a cost-effective service, which is currently used by the majority of local authorities.
This collection discusses the origins and theoretical underpinnings of family led decision making and brings together the current research on the efficacy and limitations of FGCs into a single text.
This insightful book also covers topics such as the use of FGCs in different areas of children and families social work, uses case studies to illustrate current practice, and explores whether FGCs should become a mainstream function of children and families social work.
This collection discusses the origins and theoretical underpinnings of family led decision making and brings together the current research on the efficacy and limitations of FGCs into a single text.
This insightful book also covers topics such as the use of FGCs in different areas of children and families social work, uses case studies to illustrate current practice, and explores whether FGCs should become a mainstream function of children and families social work.
Reviews / Votes
"This book brings together a wide range of practitioner and academic detailed expertise - a must read for students and practitioners alike." Dr Andrew Wills, University of PlymouthMore details
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bristol
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bristol University Press
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
1 s/w Tabelle, 1 s/w Zeichnung
1 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Tables, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 161 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
587 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4473-3580-1 (9781447335801)
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Persons
University of York Deanna Edwards is a qualified social worker with extensive experience of using family group conferences (FGCs) in the area of child protection. She has spent a number of years training FGC practitioners in the UK. Kate Parkinson qualified as a social worker in 1998. She has worked within the field of children and families social work for 15 years before taking up her post at the University of Salford. Kate has worked within the areas of child protection, early intervention and looked after children.
Content
Part I: Introducing Family Group Conferences;
Introduction ~ Deanna Edwards;
The theoretical context for FGCs ~ Kate Parkinson;
A guide to convening a FGC ~ Deanna Edwards;
The policy and legislative context ~ Deanna Edwards, Kate Parkinson and Marilyn Taylor;
Research, policy and practice ~ Nick Frost and Bernie Jackson;
Family members' experiences ~ Deanna Edwards and family members who have been part of a FGC;
An international perspective ~ Kate Parkinson;
Part II: Family Group Conferences in Practice;
Addressing domestic abuse through FGCs ~ Kate Parkinson and Michaela Rogers;
FGCs with marginalised communities ~ Iyabo Ayodele Fatimilehin;
FGCs and harmful sexual behaviour ~ Monique Anderson;
FGCs in the youth justice system ~ Jonny Cohen and Dave Norton;
FGCs and adult social care ~ Tim Fisher, Beth Mooney and Andrew Papworth;
Conclusion ~ Deanna Edwards and Kate Parkinson.
Introduction ~ Deanna Edwards;
The theoretical context for FGCs ~ Kate Parkinson;
A guide to convening a FGC ~ Deanna Edwards;
The policy and legislative context ~ Deanna Edwards, Kate Parkinson and Marilyn Taylor;
Research, policy and practice ~ Nick Frost and Bernie Jackson;
Family members' experiences ~ Deanna Edwards and family members who have been part of a FGC;
An international perspective ~ Kate Parkinson;
Part II: Family Group Conferences in Practice;
Addressing domestic abuse through FGCs ~ Kate Parkinson and Michaela Rogers;
FGCs with marginalised communities ~ Iyabo Ayodele Fatimilehin;
FGCs and harmful sexual behaviour ~ Monique Anderson;
FGCs in the youth justice system ~ Jonny Cohen and Dave Norton;
FGCs and adult social care ~ Tim Fisher, Beth Mooney and Andrew Papworth;
Conclusion ~ Deanna Edwards and Kate Parkinson.