Please enable javascript to use this site
WAS £31.99 SAVE £4.80
£27.19
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
Introduction 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