Family Group Conferences in Social Work: Involving Families in Social Care Decision Making
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Family Group Conferences in Social Work: Involving Families in Social Care Decision Making
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| Authors and Contributors |
Contributions by Andrew Papworth
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Contributions by Iyabo Fatimilehin
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Contributions by Tim Fisher
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Contributions by Dave Norton
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Contributions by Jonny Cohen
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:288 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781447335825
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| Classifications | Dewey:362.82 |
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| Audience | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
1 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Tables, black and white
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Bristol University Press
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| Imprint |
Policy Press
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| Publication Date |
27 June 2018 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
This insightful book discusses the origins and theoretical underpinnings of family led decision making and brings together the current research on the efficacy and limitations of family group conferences into a single text.
Author Biography
University of York Deanna Edwards is a qualified social worker with extensive experience of using family group conferences (FGCs) in the area of child protection. She has spent a number of years training FGC practitioners in the UK. Kate Parkinson qualified as a social worker in 1998. She has worked within the field of children and families social work for 15 years before taking up her post at the University of Salford. Kate has worked within the areas of child protection, early intervention and looked after children.
Reviews"This book brings together a wide range of practitioner and academic detailed expertise - a must read for students and practitioners alike." Dr Andrew Wills, University of Plymouth
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