Assessment in Social Work
- Textbook
Assessment in Social Work
- Textbook
Description
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
Table of Contents
1. Assessment in the 21st Century
2. Anti-Oppressive Practice
3. Effective Assessment Processes
4. Selecting a Map
5. A Satellite Map: Systems Approaches
6. A Map of the Ocean: Psychodynamic Approaches
7. An Ordnance Survey Map: Behavioral Approaches
8. A Handy Tourist Map: The Task-Centered Approach
9. An Explorer Map: Strengths-based Approaches
10. Assessment in Childrens' Services
11. Assessment in Adults' Services
12. A Map of the Universe: Spiritual Approaches
Conclusion
Product details
| Published | 03 Mar 2020 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (Epub & Mobi) |
| Edition | 5th |
| Extent | 345 |
| ISBN | 9781350313194 |
| Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Illustrations | 18 bw illus |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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