Abolition in Social Work and Human Services - Visions, Possibilities and Challenges

The first to apply abolitionist theory from international perspectives to social work, this book explores whether social work has a future as a profession that challenges the perpetuation of unjust social structures. It questions whether it is possible for social work to become radical while it is located within the state.

About the author

Ian Kelvin Hyslop is a senior lecturer in Counselling, Human Services and Social Work at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. He worked in statutory child protection for 20 years of his working life and is passionate about aligning social work practice with the pursuit of social justice.

Product details

• Authors: Ian Kelvin Hyslop, Bob Pease
• Publisher: Bristol University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 01.10.2025
• EAN: 9781447374329
• ISBN: 978-1-4473-7432-9
• No. of pages: 304
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work