Critical Social Work with Children and Families

This book traces the changing fortunes of radical and critical social work, and examines the theory and application of such approaches.

List of contents

Introduction: the need for critical social work; Part One - Theory and Context: Critical social work perspectives; From social democracy to critical currents; neo-liberalism to the Big Society; Part Two - Critical Practice: Critical practice in child protection and with looked-after children; Critical practice with children in need and those with mental health issues; Critical practice with young offenders; Critical practice with asylum seeking children and families; Conclusion: critical social work futures

About the author

Dr. Steve Rogowski is a qualified social worker and has been practicing, mainly with children and families, for approaching 40 years. He has a particular interest in young offending having published in this area, as well as in the social work and social policy fields more generally. Recent work includes the book 'Social Work: The Rise and Fall of a Profession?' 2010, Bristol: Policy Press.

Summary

This fully-updated, accessible textbook considers the theory and practice of critical social work in addressing inequality and social injustice. It is essential reading for students, educators and practitioners of child and family social work.

Product details

• Authors: Steve Rogowski, Steve (Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council) Rogowski
• Publisher: Policy Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.03.2013
• EAN: 9781447305026
• ISBN: 978-1-4473-0502-6
• No. of pages: 208
• Dimensions: 170 mm x 244 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 369 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political system