Captive Clients - Social Work With Families of Children Home on Trial

First published in 1980 about a third of all British children found to be in need of statutory care were living at home 'on trial' with parents or relatives. Little had yet been written about these children, this book, based on a study of a sample of such children and their families, was welcomed by all who worked in child care.

List of contents

Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. The Theoretical Framework 2. Outline of the Study and Methods Used 3. Some Illustrative Case Studies 4. Parents and Children 5. The Process of Care: Its Impact on Parents and Children 6. The Social Workers and the Help They Offered 7. Decision-Making and Placement Policy 8. Who Goes Home? Some Conclusions and Suggestions for an Improved Service. Appendix I: The Legal Framework. Appendix II: Introductory Letter from the Director of Social Services. Notes. Bibliography. Index.

Product details

• Authors: June Thoburn, Thoburn June
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 01.08.2025
• EAN: 9781032530383
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3253038-3
• No. of pages: 202
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Family
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political system; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Services, Social Work, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Child welfare, Child welfare and youth services