This thoughtful and practical book focuses on the universal skills that are needed to do this important kind of social work, and to do it well. Drawing on social work’s diverse knowledge base through extensive examples and case studies, Andrew Hill illustrates key skills in practice, such as responding to threats of violence and aggression, giving evidence in court, report writing, and coping with emotional issues. As well as promoting practical skills, the book underlines the importance of working as a reflective practitioner. It carefully outlines a framework for understanding the place of statutory work and how this may be consistent with empowerment and anti-oppressive practice, and with the straightforward desire to help others that brings people into social work in the first place.
This book is relevant to all social work settings including mental health, community care, youth justice, and child protection. It will be essential reading for social work students and newly qualified social workers who are facing up to the realities of social work in statutory settings for the first time.
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Acknowledgements.
Introduction.
PART 1: CONTEXT.
Chapter 1: Legal and Organizational Context.
Chapter 2: Aims and Ethics.
PART 2: SKILLS.
Chapter 3: Skills for Working in Organizations.
Chapter 4: Skills for Engaging with People.
Chapter 5: Skills for Assessing and Planning.
Chapter 6: Skills for Court Work.
Chapter 7: Skills for Promoting Change.
Chapter 8: Ending, Evaluating and Reflective Practice.
Appendix.
References.
Index.
