
- 353 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
Assessment in Social Work
About this book
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
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Table of contents
- CONTENTS
- LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- INTRODUCTION
- 1: Assessment inĀ theĀ Twenty-First Century
- 2: Anti-oppressive Practice
- 3: Effective Assessment Processes
- 4: Selecting aĀ Map
- 5: A Satellite Map: Systems Approaches
- 6: A Map ofĀ theĀ Ocean: Psychodynamic Approaches
- 7: An Ordnance Survey Map: Behavioural Approaches
- 8: A Handy Tourist Map: TheĀ Task-Centred Approach
- 9: An Explorer Map: Strengths-based Approaches
- 10: Assessment inĀ Childrenās Services
- 11: Assessment inĀ Adultsā Services
- 12: A Map ofĀ the Universe: Spiritual Approaches
- Conclusion
- References
- Index