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Author Butler, Ian, 1955-

Title Social work with children and families : getting into practice / Ian Butler and Caroline Hickman.

Publication Info. London ; Philadelphia, PA : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, [2011]
©2011

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Edition 3rd ed.
Description 1 online resource (302 pages)
text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Developing basic knowledge and skills -- Children and childhood -- The family -- Parenting -- Supporting -- Looking after -- Child abuse -- Developing specialist knowledge and skills -- Assessing -- Planning -- Child protection -- Court craft. references.
Summary This key text covers the knowledge and skills that social workers need to get into practice with children and families. The book covers core components of child and family work such as building effective relationships, assessment, child protection practice and working with the law. Clear and accessible, this practical book features case studies, questions and exercises throughout. This third edition covers the very latest developments in children and family work, including changes in professional in practice that emphasise the importance of understanding child development and observation skill.
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Subject Social work with children -- Great Britain.
Social work with children.
Great Britain.
Family social work -- Great Britain.
Family social work.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Added Author Hickman, Caroline, 1961-
Other Form: Print version: 9781843105985 1843105985 (DLC) 2011013556
ISBN 0857005561 (electronic book)
9780857005564 (electronic book)
9781843105985 (alkaline paper)
1843105985 (alkaline paper)
Standard No. 9786613146281