Assessment in Social Work
5th Edition
Published on 3. March 2020
345 pages
978-1-350-31319-4 (ISBN)
Description
Assessment is a core component of social work. Since first publication, Assessment in Social Work has provided students and practitioners with a clear overview of the complex issues they face and a map of the theory they need to draw on in order to conduct thorough, effective and meaningful assessments.
New to this Edition:
- Updated and revised chapter on Signs of Safety/Strengths in light of recent research and guidance
- Coverage of recording and sharing information included throughout the text
- Added coverage of confidentiality and inter-agency workingUpdated material in light of the Mental Capacity Act
- More material on Cultural differences throughout
- Updated legislation and professional guidance throughout Refreshed and updated examples thought-out the text
- A more detailed outline of the different national perspectives within the UK
New to this Edition:
- Updated and revised chapter on Signs of Safety/Strengths in light of recent research and guidance
- Coverage of recording and sharing information included throughout the text
- Added coverage of confidentiality and inter-agency workingUpdated material in light of the Mental Capacity Act
- More material on Cultural differences throughout
- Updated legislation and professional guidance throughout Refreshed and updated examples thought-out the text
- A more detailed outline of the different national perspectives within the UK
More details
Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Illustrations
18 bw illus
ISBN-13
978-1-350-31319-4 (9781350313194)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Judith Milner | Steve Myers | Patrick O'Byrne
Assessment in Social Work
Book
03/2020
5th Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
€48.00
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Persons
Judith Milner was a counsellor, trainer and Independent Expert in child protection proceedings where there was substance misuse and domestic violence. Now retired, she is studying moral psychology.
Steve Myers is Director of Social Sciences at the University of Salford, UK.
Patrick O'Byrne is a Freelance counsellor, supervisor and family mediator and was formerly a senior lecturer at the University of Huddersfield, UK.
Steve Myers is Director of Social Sciences at the University of Salford, UK.
Patrick O'Byrne is a Freelance counsellor, supervisor and family mediator and was formerly a senior lecturer at the University of Huddersfield, UK.
Content
Introduction
1. Assessment in the 21st Century
2. Anti-Oppressive Practice
3. Effective Assessment Processes
4. Selecting a Map
5. A Satellite Map: Systems Approaches
6. A Map of the Ocean: Psychodynamic Approaches
7. An Ordnance Survey Map: Behavioral Approaches
8. A Handy Tourist Map: The Task-Centered Approach
9. An Explorer Map: Strengths-based Approaches
10. Assessment in Childrens' Services
11. Assessment in Adults' Services
12. A Map of the Universe: Spiritual Approaches
Conclusion
1. Assessment in the 21st Century
2. Anti-Oppressive Practice
3. Effective Assessment Processes
4. Selecting a Map
5. A Satellite Map: Systems Approaches
6. A Map of the Ocean: Psychodynamic Approaches
7. An Ordnance Survey Map: Behavioral Approaches
8. A Handy Tourist Map: The Task-Centered Approach
9. An Explorer Map: Strengths-based Approaches
10. Assessment in Childrens' Services
11. Assessment in Adults' Services
12. A Map of the Universe: Spiritual Approaches
Conclusion
