Working With Vulnerable Families

Author : Fiona Arney,Dorothy Scott
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781107513495

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Working with Vulnerable Families by Fiona Arney,Dorothy Scott Pdf

Poverty, domestic violence, marginalisation, drug and alcohol dependence are just some of the issues faced by many Australian families. Now in its second edition, Working with Vulnerable Families provides a comprehensive and evidence-based introduction to family-centred practice in Australia. It explores the ways in which health, education and social welfare professionals can support and protect children and their families. Fully revised and updated, with eight new chapters, the book examines recent research and programs on relationship-based family support, harnessing 'resilience' and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. It encourages readers to 'think child, think family, think community' in order to promote the development, wellbeing and safety of young children and future generations. Each chapter features learning goals, local case studies and reflective questions to help reinforce and extend the reader's understanding. Written by a diverse team of experts, this is an indispensable resource for students and practitioners alike.

Author : Fiona Arney,Dorothy Scott
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-09
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781107610668

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Working with Vulnerable Families by Fiona Arney,Dorothy Scott Pdf

Poverty, domestic violence, marginalisation, drug and alcohol dependence are just some of the issues faced by many Australian families. Now in its second edition, Working with Vulnerable Families provides a comprehensive and evidence-based introduction to family-centred practice in Australia. It explores the ways in which health, education and social welfare professionals can support and protect children and their families. Fully revised and updated, with eight new chapters, the book examines recent research and programs on relationship-based family support, harnessing 'resilience' and working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families. It encourages readers to 'think child, think family, think community' in order to promote the development, wellbeing and safety of young children and future generations. Each chapter features learning goals, local case studies and reflective questions to help reinforce and extend the reader's understanding. Written by a diverse team of experts, this is an indispensable resource for students and practitioners alike.

Author : Graham Brotherton,Mark Cronin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136285646

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Working with Vulnerable Children, Young People and Families by Graham Brotherton,Mark Cronin Pdf

The potential for early intervention to prevent social problems later in life has become the focus of much debate in recent years and finds itself at the centre of contemporary social policy. The meaning of ‘vulnerability’ – one of the key concepts in this drive – is examined in this book, as well as the relationship between vulnerability and the individual, communities and society. This book introduces students to a broad debate around what constitutes vulnerability and related concepts such as risk and resilience, and examines how vulnerability has been conceptualised by policy makers with a clear focus on early intervention. Adopting a case study approach, it opens with chapters examining the concept of vulnerability from sociological, psychological and social policy perspectives before looking at examples around disability, homelessness, leaving care, victims of violence, sexual abuse, prison, the Internet and drug use. Supporting students in engaging with and evaluating the conceptualisation and application of vulnerability in professional practice, this book is suitable for anyone either preparing for or currently working within the children’s workforce, from social work and health care to education and youth work.

Author : Graham Brotherton,Mark Cronin
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-11
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429619557

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Working with Vulnerable Children, Young People and Families by Graham Brotherton,Mark Cronin Pdf

This fully revised and expanded edition considers the meaning of 'vulnerability' – a key concept in early intervention – and the relationship between vulnerability and the individual, communities and society. It includes new chapters on children’s voices, young people and vulnerability, and working with vulnerable parents. Introducing students to a broad debate around what constitutes vulnerability and related concepts such as risk and resilience, it examines how vulnerability has been conceptualised by policy makers with a clear focus on early intervention for preventing social problems later in life. It adopts a case study approach, using chapters examining the concept of vulnerability from sociological, psychological and social policy perspectives before looking at examples around leaving care, victims of violence, sexual abuse, and the Internet. Supporting students in engaging with and evaluating the conceptualisation and application of vulnerability in professional practice, this book is suitable for anyone either preparing for or currently working within the children’s workforce, from social work and health care to education and youth work.

Author : Julie Taylor,June Thoburn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781315346083

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Collaborative Practice with Vulnerable Children and Their Families by Julie Taylor,June Thoburn Pdf

Collaborative Practice with Vulnerable Children and Their Families focuses on the knowledge and skills needed by professionals who work across disciplines to meet the needs of parents and children experiencing complex difficulties. It establishes the importance of both interprofessional and interagency collaboration. After detailing the characteristics of parents and children who may be in need of specialized services, the authors describe different approaches to service delivery in theory and practice, provide case examples and exercises, and address the developments in interprofessional education for those currently working in the field. They present evidence supporting collaborative practice as a means of achieving better outcomes for vulnerable children and their families, and explore the difficulties in working successfully across agencies and disciplines. A provocative examination focused on the wellbeing of families in crisis and the care they receive, this book: Introduces terms that are used in collaborative practice Details the legal mandate for working with families experiencing complex problems Provides legal definitions of ‘children in need’ and with a right to receive "targeted" services Outlines the circumstances that require court action (family law and criminal law) to protect children from "significant harm" Collaborative Practice with Vulnerable Children and Their Families examines the values and ethical standards shared by all professionals who work together to help at-risk children and their families, and serves as a definitive guide to professionals in social work, nursing, general practice, pediatrics and related professions. A volume in the series CAIPE Collaborative Practice Series Series edited by Hugh Barr and Marion Helme

Author : Audrey Tait,Helen Wosu
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781849053198

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Direct Work with Vulnerable Children by Audrey Tait,Helen Wosu Pdf

The ability to build a trusting relationship is essential when working with vulnerable children. Through the use of numerous engaging games and activities developed over 20 years of working with abused and neglected children, this book shows how these lines of communication can be opened up through effective engagement with the child's world.

Author : Institute of Health Visiting
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : COVID-19 (Disease)
ISBN : OCLC:1425951464

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Professional Advice to Support Best Practice: Working with Vulnerable Families by Institute of Health Visiting Pdf

Author : Anthony Maluccio,Barbara Pine,Elizabeth M. Tracy
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0231505655

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Social Work Practice with Families and Children by Anthony Maluccio,Barbara Pine,Elizabeth M. Tracy Pdf

This book emphasizes family-centered, social network, and school-based interventions in the preparation of social workers for direct and indirect practice with clients from vulnerable populations, especially the poor, people of color, and recent immigrant groups. With an eye to recent changes in social work practice and service delivery, including the impact of welfare reform and managed care on vulnerable families and children, Social Work Practice with Families and Children helps social work students and practitioners understand the increasingly complex needs of their clients. Three valuable appendixes include information about tools and instruments to support practice, child welfare resource centers, and electronic resources pertaining to the field.

Author : Alex Gitterman
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 932 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Handbooks, vade-mecums, etc
ISBN : 9780231113960

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Handbook of Social Work Practice with Vulnerable and Resilient Populations by Alex Gitterman Pdf

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Author : Jim Dobson,Alexandra Melrose
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-19
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780429017186

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Working with Children, Families and Young People by Jim Dobson,Alexandra Melrose Pdf

Bridging the gap between learning and the application of knowledge and skills in Early Years settings, this book addresses the nuanced complexities and challenges which students may face as they progress into professional practice. Built around the experiences of undergraduate students, solution-focussed chapters tackle contemporary issues such as safeguarding, new materialism, reflective practice, and working with refugee children, linking these to theoretical and philosophical models and drawing on undergraduate and practitioner insights. Providing contextualised examples, insight into key issues, and application of theory to practice, this book offers incisive solutions to support the undergraduate journey into a career, with chapters covering topics such as: Best practice as a practitioner creating a caring environment Reflecting on practice to cultivate professional development Working with and for marginalised children Reflective practice Working with Children, Families and Young People is perfect for undergraduate students on Early Years and Childhood Studies courses, as well as other courses pertaining to working with children and young families, social work, and young communities.

Author : Miriam J. Stewart
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Equality
ISBN : 9781487524074

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Supporting Children and Their Families Facing Health Inequities in Canada by Miriam J. Stewart Pdf

Bridging information gaps on health inequities faced by vulnerable children, adolescents, and families in Canada, this book informs readers of the key tools to promote productive, fulfilling lives of people managing prevalent health challenges.

Author : Jack P. Shonkoff,Samuel J. Meisels
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 764 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2000-05-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0521585732

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Handbook of Early Childhood Intervention by Jack P. Shonkoff,Samuel J. Meisels Pdf

Eighteen new chapters have been added to the 2000 edition of this valuable Handbook, which serves as a core text for students and experienced professionals who are interested in the health and well being of young children. It serves as a comprehensive reference for graduate students, advanced trainees, service providers, and policy makers in such diverse fields as child care, early childhood education, child health, and early intervention programs for children with developmental disabilities and children in high risk environments. This book will be of interest to a broad range of disciplines including psychology, child development, early childhood education, social work, pediatrics, nursing, child psychiatry, physical and occupational therapy, speech and language pathology, and social policy. A scholarly overview of the underlying knowledge base and practice of early childhood intervention, it is unique in its balance between breadth and depth and its integration of the multiple dimensions of the field.

Author : Helen Davies,Graham Brotherton,Gillian McGillivray
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2010-11-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781848609891

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Working with Children, Young People and Families by Helen Davies,Graham Brotherton,Gillian McGillivray Pdf

Written from a unique interprofessional perspective, this book is an essential introduction to working with children, young people and families. It covers policy, practice and theory, exploring key themes and developments, including: - poverty and disadvantage - ethical practice - child development - education - child protection - children and young people's rights - doing research. The book introduces students to a range of theoretical perspectives, links the key themes to the existing and emerging policy and practice context and supports students in engaging with and evaluating the central debates. With case studies, reflective questions and sources of further reading, this is an ideal text for students taking courses in childhood studies, working with children, young people and families, interprofessional children's services, early years, youth work and social work.

Author : Robyn Munford
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 173 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07-16
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000256857

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Making a Difference in Families by Robyn Munford Pdf

'This 'must read' volume will challenge every researcher to re-examine their assumptions and approach to research with families. Munford and Sanders emphasise the positive contribution research can make through the development of an inclusive research process. Their model extends the principles of the action research method by emphasising the contribution of families at each stage of the research, and dissemination of results through an easily assessable 'range of research products'. The thought-provoking case studies articulate the strengths and realities of applying their model in a wide variety of settings in different countries.' - Angeline Barretta-Herman, Professor of Social Work, University of St Thomas 'This book tackles the hard issues which are becoming of vital importance for all researchers. How our research can make a difference to research participants and our communities, and also satisfy the needs of other players, are some of the difficult questions this book addresses. The book's direct approach, and its inclusion of work from around the globe, make it widely applicable.' - Professor Jan Fook, La Trobe University Doing research with families poses particular challenges in social work and welfare. The families are generally clients of social services, and can be in a vulnerable position. Also, it is important that family research contributes to improving practice in clinical and community work. Making a Difference in Families discusses key approaches to research with families, including action research, focus groups and participant observation. Contributors explore both qualitative and quantitative methods, and examine ways in which researchers can involve participants in the research process. Detailed case studies are provided of research in a variety of settings, and with different kinds of family situations.

Author : Maria Appel Nissen,Mie Engen,Andreas Møller Jørgensen
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000873030

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Care in Social Work with Children and Families by Maria Appel Nissen,Mie Engen,Andreas Møller Jørgensen Pdf

This book analyses the types of and possibilities for care in social work with families in situations where evidence-based programmes, standardised forms of risk-assessment and intervention, performance management and incentives to increase cost-effectiveness take precedence. Offering a new framework for understanding and exploring theories and practices of care in social work with families, it is structured into • A comprehensive introduction to care theory and its relevance for social work. This includes critical reflections on "the missing link" between care theory and social work theory and the need for care theory in research on and social work with families. • A new framework for understanding core elements, dimensions and dilemmas of care in social work. This is based in theory and international research and is illustrated with exemplary "thick" ethnographic cases of statutory social work, homebased social work and family treatment. • Suggestions for enabling social change of the conditions for and practices of care in social work with families. By allowing critical reflection on this topic, this book will be of interest to all scholars, students and academics of social work and other professions dealing with child protection.