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Social Work with Families of Children Home on Trial

by June Thoburn ...

Series series Routledge Library Editions: Family
Originally published in 1980 when 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. Still under-researched today, little had yet been written about these children, so this book, based on a detailed study of a sample of such children and their families, was welcomed by all who worked in the field of child care. It ... Read more

$41.99 USD

Originally published in 1980 when 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. Still under-researched today, little had yet been written about these children, so this book, based on a detailed study of a sample of such children and their families, was welcomed by all who worked in the field of child care. It
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The Future of Children’s Care

Critical Perspectives on Children’s Services Reform

by Avery Bowser, Taliah Drayak, Brid Featherstone, Anna Gupta, Isobel Drew, Joe Hanley, Rebekah Pierre, John Radoux, Paul Shuttleworth, June Thoburn, Carolyne Willow ...

Over the last decade there has been a series of Government policy initiatives in respect of children’s services and social work education in England, many of which aim to de-regulate or privatise aspects of these services. Critically considering the impact of the MacAlister Review, this book explores the past, present and future of children’s services in the UK from a range of perspectives – lived ... Read more

$22.79 USD

Over the last decade there has been a series of Government policy initiatives in respect of children’s services and social work education in England, many of which aim to de-regulate or privatise aspects of these services. Critically considering the impact of the MacAlister Review, this book explores the past, present and future of children’s services in the UK from a range of perspectives – lived
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Social Work

Past, Present and Future

by Karen Lyons, Ray Jones, June Thoburn, Jane Tunstill, Suzy Croft, Peter Beresford, Malcolm Jordan, Guy Shennan, Hilary Tompsett, David N Jones ...

This collection charts the key developments in the social work field from 1970 to the present day and shows how by fully understanding social work’s past, we can make better progress for practitioners and service users in the future.It brings together a broad collection of experts from across social work who trace how thinking and approaches to practice have changed over time, examine key ... Read more

$41.39 USD

This collection charts the key developments in the social work field from 1970 to the present day and shows how by fully understanding social work’s past, we can make better progress for practitioners and service users in the future.It brings together a broad collection of experts from across social work who trace how thinking and approaches to practice have changed over time, examine key
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Safeguarding Black Children

Good Practice in Child Protection

by Claudia Bernard, Perlita Harris, Ravinder Barn, Danielle Turney, Anna Gupta, Joanne Westwood, Prospera Tedam, Elizabeth Lewinson, Jonathan Scourfield, Jean Clarke, Derek Kirton, Carlene Firmin, Jenny Pearce, Stefan Brown, Frank Keating ...

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 ... Read more

$36.89 USD

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
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Social Work with Troubled Families

A Critical Introduction

by Sadie Parr, June Thoburn, Carol Hayden, Craig Jenkins, Anna Matczak, Ian Byford, Nigel Hall, Ray Jones, David Holmes ...

A critical introduction to the Troubled Families Programme (TFP), this book explores the roots, significance and effectiveness of troubled family approaches in social work.An important strand of government social policy, the TFP gives rise to a number of ethical and political questions about assertive outreach, choice, use of power and eliding the structural inequalities which, it is often argued, ... Read more

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A critical introduction to the Troubled Families Programme (TFP), this book explores the roots, significance and effectiveness of troubled family approaches in social work.An important strand of government social policy, the TFP gives rise to a number of ethical and political questions about assertive outreach, choice, use of power and eliding the structural inequalities which, it is often argued,
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Improving Outcomes for Children and Families

Finding and Using International Evidence

by Robyn Munford, Anat Zeira, Robin Spath, Patricia McNamara, Barbara Pine, Hans Grietens, Kirk O'Brien, Colleen Reed, Kate Holmes, Jackie Sanders, Nina Biehal, Anne Nicoll, Marion Brandon, Arron Fain, Chris Warren-Adamson, Bruce Maden, Peter Pecora, Mark Ezell, June Thoburn, Marianne Berry, CATHERINE ROLLER ROLLER WHITE ...

Series series Child Welfare Outcomes
Significant amounts of money and resources are spent on child and family services, so successful evaluation of whether or not they are achieving the best outcomes is therefore essential.This edited collection offers an international perspective on the challenges of designing and undertaking outcome-based evaluation of child and family services. With contributions from leading international experts ... Read more

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Significant amounts of money and resources are spent on child and family services, so successful evaluation of whether or not they are achieving the best outcomes is therefore essential.This edited collection offers an international perspective on the challenges of designing and undertaking outcome-based evaluation of child and family services. With contributions from leading international experts
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Children in State Care

by June Thoburn ...

Series series The Library of Essays in Child Welfare and Development
This volume brings together a selection of the most influential and informative English language refereed journal articles on children in out-of-home care, their birth relatives and carers. The articles, which include empirical research and critiques of policy and practice, are mainly from the UK and USA, but include some coverage of child placement policy and practice in Australia and mainland ... Read more

$73.99 USD

This volume brings together a selection of the most influential and informative English language refereed journal articles on children in out-of-home care, their birth relatives and carers. The articles, which include empirical research and critiques of policy and practice, are mainly from the UK and USA, but include some coverage of child placement policy and practice in Australia and mainland
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Therapeutic Residential Care for Children and Youth

Developing Evidence-Based International Practice

by Hans Grietens, Erik Knorth, Richard Barth, Megan Cummings, Mike Stein, Mark Courtney, Christopher Bellonci, Ronald Thompson, Charles Izzo, Amaia Bravo, Patricia McNamara, Sigrid James, James Anglin, Susan Ramsey, Frank Ainsworth, Annemiek Harder, June Thoburn, Turf Jakobsen, Nathanael Okpych, Bethany Lee, Iriana Santos, Martha Holden, Daniel Daly, Ana Sainero, Michael Nunno, Anat Zeira, Mette Lausten, Nicole Obeid, Lauren Schmidt, Richard Small, John Lyons ...

Series series Child Welfare Outcomes
Therapeutic Residential Care For Children and Youth takes a fresh look at therapeutic residential care as a powerful intervention in working with the most troubled children who need intensive support.Featuring contributions from distinguished international contributors, it critically examines current research and innovative practice and addresses the key questions: how does it work, what are its ... Read more

$40.99 USD

Therapeutic Residential Care For Children and Youth takes a fresh look at therapeutic residential care as a powerful intervention in working with the most troubled children who need intensive support.Featuring contributions from distinguished international contributors, it critically examines current research and innovative practice and addresses the key questions: how does it work, what are its
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Collaborative Practice with Vulnerable Children and Their Families

by Julie Taylor, June Thoburn ...

Series series CAIPE Collaborative Practice Series
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 ... Read more

$54.99 USD

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
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How Does Foster Care Work?

International Evidence on Outcomes

by Nancy Sampson, Robert Flynn, Robbie Gilligan, Elaine Farmer, Eva Franzen, Lee Ann Murdock, Mónica López, Fred Wulczyn, Harriet Ward, Frank Lindblad, Anders Hjern, Robyn Marquis, Ronald Kessler, Lijun Chen, Tine Egelund, Piet Strijker, Peter Pecora, June Thoburn, Marie-Pierre Paquet, Irving Hwang, Lajla Knudsen, Kirk O'Brien, Ian Sinclair, Fiona Daly, Anne-Dorthe Hestbaeck, Bo VINNERLJUNG, E. Christopher Lloyd, Paul Delfabbro, CATHERINE ROLLER ROLLER WHITE, Jorge Fernandez del del Valle ...

Series series Child Welfare Outcomes
How Does Foster Care Work? is an international collection of empirical studies on the outcomes of children in foster care. Drawing on research and perspectives from leading international figures in children's services across the developed world, the book provides an evidence base for programme planning, policy and practice.This volume establishes a platform for comparison of international systems, ... Read more

$77.89 USD

How Does Foster Care Work? is an international collection of empirical studies on the outcomes of children in foster care. Drawing on research and perspectives from leading international figures in children's services across the developed world, the book provides an evidence base for programme planning, policy and practice.This volume establishes a platform for comparison of international systems,
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Adoption from Care

International Perspectives on Children’s Rights, Family Preservation and State Intervention

by Sveinung Hellesen Nygård, Conor O’Mahony, Esther Abad Guerra, Ana Cristina Gomez Aparicio, Sagrario Segado, Marit Skivenes, Hege Stein Helland, Ina Bovenschen, Thomas Meysen, Pia Eriksson0, Katrin Križ1, Jenny Krutzinna2, Simone Mccaughren3, Judit Strömpl4, Katre Luhamaa5, Jill Duerr Berrick8, Kenneth Burns9 ...

Series series Research in Social Work
EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND.This book explores how children’s rights are practised and weighed against birth and adoptive parents’ rights and examines how governments and professionals balance rights when it is decided that children cannot return to parental care.From different socio-political and legal contexts in Europe and the United States, it provides an in-depth ... Read more

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EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND.This book explores how children’s rights are practised and weighed against birth and adoptive parents’ rights and examines how governments and professionals balance rights when it is decided that children cannot return to parental care.From different socio-political and legal contexts in Europe and the United States, it provides an in-depth
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Damaged

The Heartbreaking True Story of a Forgotten Child

by Cathy Glass ...

The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller.At just eight years old, Jodie is violent, aggressive and extremely challenging. Five carers in four months have been unable to cope, but there is one last hope: Cathy Glass…As Jodie begins to trust Cathy and make progress, shocking details about her past come to light. No one had noticed the glaring signs of abuse by those who were supposed to love her most.One ... Read more

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The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller.At just eight years old, Jodie is violent, aggressive and extremely challenging. Five carers in four months have been unable to cope, but there is one last hope: Cathy Glass…As Jodie begins to trust Cathy and make progress, shocking details about her past come to light. No one had noticed the glaring signs of abuse by those who were supposed to love her most.One
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