Social Care With African Families In The Uk

Author : Viola Nzira
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-09-16
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781136903250

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Social Care with African Families in the UK by Viola Nzira Pdf

This important text promotes understanding of the complexities and diversities of African family life. It stimulates creative thinking about how social care professionals can develop meaningful relationships and engage confidently and effectively with African families they encounter within work contexts. The book will help students and professionals to develop specific knowledge and skills for working with African families, including refugees, asylum seekers, new and settled immigrants and people of dual heritage. Whilst highlighting differences in terms of practices across the continent, the common threads and shared identities of these families can provide the building blocks for new and relevant knowledge which then inform anti-oppressive practice. Issues such as child discipline, officialdom, roles and responsibilities within the family, image and identity and the perception of others are discussed in chapters covering: • economic and social pressures • family structures • marriage patterns/partnerships • mortality and death • faith and spirituality Containing numerous illustrative examples, this accessible text will be useful to all social work and social care students.

Author : Viola Nzira
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781136903243

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Social Care with African Families in the UK by Viola Nzira Pdf

This important text promotes understanding of the complexities and diversities of African family life. It stimulates creative thinking about how social care professionals can develop meaningful relationships and engage confidently and effectively with African families they encounter within work contexts. The book will help students and professionals to develop specific knowledge and skills for working with African families, including refugees, asylum seekers, new and settled immigrants and people of dual heritage. Whilst highlighting differences in terms of practices across the continent, the common threads and shared identities of these families can provide the building blocks for new and relevant knowledge which then inform anti-oppressive practice. Issues such as child discipline, officialdom, roles and responsibilities within the family, image and identity and the perception of others are discussed in chapters covering: • economic and social pressures • family structures • marriage patterns/partnerships • mortality and death • faith and spirituality Containing numerous illustrative examples, this accessible text will be useful to all social work and social care students.

Author : Claudia Bernard,Perlita Harris
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781784500115

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Safeguarding Black Children by Claudia Bernard,Perlita Harris Pdf

Providing an exploration of the key issues, this book offers practical advice on how to improve the safeguarding and welfare of black children and young people in need. With contributions from academics, researchers and practitioners, it promotes an understanding of the particular cultural and social issues that affect black children in relation to child protection. It highlights how race and racism, as well as culture, faith and gender, can influence the ways need and risk are interpreted and responded to. Drawing on insights from research evidence, case examples and practice guidelines, it outlines the range of factors that contribute to the vulnerability of black children and describes how to improve techniques of working with minority ethnic families. The book covers issues such as the effects of parental mental health problems, living with domestic violence, child maltreatment, and demonstrates how these might be understood differently for black children and young people. There are also chapters on topics such as female genital mutilation, witchcraft and forced marriage. Essential reading for all social workers and child protection workers, as well as students and support managers, Safeguarding Black Children provides the tools and understanding needed to better support these children.

Author : Siobhan E. Laird,Prospera Tedam
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781352006216

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Cultural Diversity in Child Protection by Siobhan E. Laird,Prospera Tedam Pdf

Racial, ethnic and religious diversity requires social workers to safeguard children and support families from many different minority backgrounds. This innovative book is based on an analysis of Serious Case Reviews (Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews) involving issues of race, ethnicity and faith. The authors examine face-to-face social work practice with children, parents, their partners and other family members from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. Throughout, they identify common mistakes in practice, and detail culturally competent responses to often challenging child protection situations. Students and practitioners are supported in the development of their own knowledge and skills through a series of reflective exercises and worked case examples.

Author : Prospera Tedam,Awura Adjoa
Publisher : Critical Publishing
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781912096701

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The W Word by Prospera Tedam,Awura Adjoa Pdf

Witchcraft accusations against children are occurring ever more frequently in the UK yet continue to be underestimated by social work professionals. This concise book provides a personal narrative of witchcraft being used as a tool for the infliction of child abuse. The narrative is interspersed with reflective questions, practice dilemmas and relevant links to contemporary policy and practice in social work. Written in an accessible style, it gives an honest insider’s perspective of the unusual form of cruelty and abuse suffered by children in minority communities in the UK. For those embarking on or already in a career in social work, this book is an invaluable read.

Author : Peter J. Aspinall,Martha J. Chinouya
Publisher : Springer
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137456540

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The African Diaspora Population in Britain by Peter J. Aspinall,Martha J. Chinouya Pdf

This insightful book examines the Black African diaspora in Britain through an examination of its demography, recent patterns of migration, changing patterns of residence, and socio-economic position. It provides an analysis of the areas where Black Africans face disadvantage, including labour market participation, housing markets, health and social care, and residence in deprived neighbourhoods. This original and important research also deals with categories and identities, using data collected in the 2011 Census on national identity, and the resulting investigation of the social, cultural and civic life of Black Africans presents the substantial heterogeneity concealed in the label 'Black African', concluding by highlighting the policy implications of this vital research.

Author : Pat Stapleton,Vivien Biggs
Publisher : London ; Boston : Routledge and K. Paul
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Social Science
ISBN : MINN:31951000031309O

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West African Families in Britain by Pat Stapleton,Vivien Biggs Pdf

Author : Marie-Pierre Moreau,Catherine Lee,Cynthia Okpokiri
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781350287129

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Reinventing the Family in Uncertain Times by Marie-Pierre Moreau,Catherine Lee,Cynthia Okpokiri Pdf

This edited volume looks at the reproduction and transformation of family norms in contemporary times. Set against a context of far-right politics calling for a return to more conservative identity politics and family norms, and building on late 20th century social movements which challenged essentialist and functionalist understandings of identities and families, it considers a variety of non-traditional family structures. Written by scholars based in Argentina, Ghana, Italy, Portugal, the UK, and the USA, the chapters question what 'counts' as a family in contemporary times and considers how the discourses of power which operate in institutional and geographical contexts impact how families are recognized and valued. The book includes analysis of non-traditional and non-heteronormative families such as single-parent families, childless families, families with animal companions, LGBTQ families, families across the Global South, mixed heritage families and families of friends. Drawing on post-structuralist, critical, and feminist theories the contributors discuss how power relationships linked to gender, class, ethnicity, sexuality, dis/ability and other in/equalities intersect and operate in defining what counts as a family.

Author : Mary Shannon
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2018-12-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137604897

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Family Support for Social Care Practitioners by Mary Shannon Pdf

This timely textbook provides an introduction, overview and critical analysis of practice and services in relation to current policy developments. With a focus on working with service users across the life course, multi-agency working, and relational and strengths based approaches, it provides a concise exploration of practice guidance, theory, and the legislative context of supporting families.

Author : Graham, Mekada
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2007-06-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781861348456

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Black Issues in Social Work and Social Care by Graham, Mekada Pdf

Over several decades, anti-oppressive practice and anti-discriminatory perspectives have become an integral part of social work. Responding to an urgent need for an up-to-date text that addresses recent developments, this book charts the impact of social changes and new literature shaping social work theory and practice with black and minority individuals, families and communities. It builds upon popular texts addressing anti-discriminatory frameworks but focuses specifically upon black perspectives in social work, taking into account current issues and concerns. Written specifically for a US and UK market, the book provides an excellent introductory text to social work with black and minority ethnic communities for students, lecturers, practice teachers/assessors who are engaged in examining anti-discriminatory practice frameworks and black perspectives in academic settings and practice learning. It will support curriculum-based learning through its focus on anti-discriminatory practice in a climate that appears less sympathetic to the multicultural nature of British society.

Author : Washington Marovatsanga,Paul Michael Garrett
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781447363132

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Social Work with the Black African Diaspora by Washington Marovatsanga,Paul Michael Garrett Pdf

Social work education and interventions with Black African families are frequently impaired because of discrimination, racism and the structuring priorities of neoliberalism. Rooted in rich and fascinating empirical work with practitioners and educators, this urgent, scholarly and accessible book emphasises that ‘Black Lives Matter’. Intent on nurturing more progressive and pluralistic practices in pedagogy and practice, the book is a timely and significant contribution seeking to remake social work approaches to issues of ‘race’, racism and social justice.

Author : Ian O'Connor,Mark Hughes,Danielle Turney
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2006-03-23
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0761940634

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Social Work and Social Care Practice by Ian O'Connor,Mark Hughes,Danielle Turney Pdf

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Author : Julia S. Jordan-Zachery,Nikol G. Alexander-Floyd
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-09-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781438470931

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Black Women in Politics by Julia S. Jordan-Zachery,Nikol G. Alexander-Floyd Pdf

Examines how Diasporic Black women engage in politics. This book explores how Diasporic Black women engage in politics, highlighting three dimensions—citizenship, power, and justice—that are foundational to intersectionality theory and politics as developed by Black women and other women of color. By extending beyond particular time periods, locations, and singular definitions of politics, Black Women in Politics sets itself apart in the field of women’s and gender studies in three ways: by focusing on contemporary Black politics not only in the United States, but also the African Diaspora; by showcasing politics along a broad trajectory, including social movements, formal politics, public policy, media studies, and epistemology; and by including a multidisciplinary range of scholars, with a strong concentration of work by political scientists, a group whose work is often excluded or limited in edited collections. The final result expands our repertoire of methodological tools and concepts for discussing and assessing Black women’s lives, the conditions under which they live, their labor, and the politics they enact to improve their circumstances. “Black Women in Politics offers a new perspective on Black women as political actors. Jordan-Zachery and Alexander-Floyd have assembled a stellar group of essays that speak to the broad experiences and concerns of Black women as political actors. Together, the essays present a compelling story of what we learn when we center Black women’s voices in policy debates, democratic theory, and notions of political leadership.” — Wendy Smooth, The Ohio State University

Author : Anna Fairtlough
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-11-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781315413761

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Professional Leadership for Social Work Practitioners and Educators by Anna Fairtlough Pdf

Professional leadership is increasingly recognised as being vital to enhancing social work’s reputation and effectiveness. Although professional leadership is one of the nine domains of the professional capability framework in England, sometimes leadership is assumed to be the prerogative of managers rather than the responsibility of all professional social workers. The participation of social workers and social work educators in shaping professional cultures within organisations through practice innovation, practitioner research and workforce development is thus crucial. Drawing on theories that challenge hierarchical concepts of leadership, this book will enable experienced social work practitioners and educators to develop their professional leadership to more expert levels. Throughout the book there are case examples illustrating examples of advanced professional leadership in action, research highlights and exercises utilising self-reflection, action planning, creative writing and imagery to provide practical support to the reader.

Author : Daphne Statham
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 185302886X

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Managing Front Line Practice in Social Care by Daphne Statham Pdf

Written by key figures in the field of social care training and administration this much-needed volume provides good practice guidance for front line managers. The contributions are based upon recent research into management practice.