Assessment in Social Work

Assessment is a vital social work task. This popular text gives a clear overview of the complex issues it raises and the essential theory professionals need to conduct meaningful and effective assessments. The third edition includes two brand new chapters on assessment in children's and adults' services and an attractive new design.

List of contents

List of Tables and Figures - Acknowledgements - Introduction - Assessment in the 21st Century - Effective Assessment Processes - Selecting a Map - A Map of the Ocean: Psychodynamic Approaches - An Ordnance Map : Behavioural Approaches - A Handy Tourist Map: The Task Centred Approach - A Navigator's Map: The Solution Focused Approach - A Forecast Map: Narrative Approaches - Assessment in Childrenbs Services - Assessment in Adult Services. - Conclusion - Appendix I: National Occupational Standards - References - Author Index - Subject Index

Product details

• Authors: &apos, Patrick Byrne, Judith Milner, Judith O&apos Milner, Judith O''byrne Milner, Patrick O'byrne
• Publisher: Palgrave UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.05.2009
• EAN: 9780230218628
• ISBN: 978-0-230-21862-8
• No. of pages: 288
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Education > Social education, social work