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Family Support: Prevention, Early Intervention and Early Help (Polity Social Work in Theory and Practise)
Nick Frost
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Description for Family Support: Prevention, Early Intervention and Early Help (Polity Social Work in Theory and Practise)
Hardcover. Family Support introduces and explores the state of the art in preventative social work with children and young people. Drawing on contemporary thinking and research, the book aims to make a contribution to current debates about how we can best support families in need. Series: Polity Social Work in Theory and Practise. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 170 x 18. Weight in Grams: 470.
Family Support introduces and explores the state of the art in preventative social work with children and young people. Drawing on contemporary thinking and research, the book aims to make a contribution to current debates about how we can best support families in need.
Underpinning the book is an analysis of how family support is changing, having moved from ‘prevention’ through to contemporary debates about ‘family support’, ‘early intervention’ and ‘early help’. The authors draw on their own practice experiences to ensure the discussion remains highly relevant to everyday realities.
The book consists of three parts: Part I ... Read more
Family Support introduces and explores the state of the art in preventative social work with children and young people. Drawing on contemporary thinking and research, the book aims to make a contribution to current debates about how we can best support families in need.
Underpinning the book is an analysis of how family support is changing, having moved from ‘prevention’ through to contemporary debates about ‘family support’, ‘early intervention’ and ‘early help’. The authors draw on their own practice experiences to ensure the discussion remains highly relevant to everyday realities.
The book consists of three parts: Part I ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Polity
Condition
New
Series
Polity Social Work in Theory and Practise
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745672595
SKU
V9780745672595
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
About Nick Frost
Nick Frost is Professor of Social Work (Childhood, Children and Families) at Leeds Beckett University Shaheen Abbott is a Social Worker for Leeds City Council Tracey Race is a Senior Lecturer in Social Work at Leeds Beckett University
Reviews for Family Support: Prevention, Early Intervention and Early Help (Polity Social Work in Theory and Practise)
"The authors offer a highly accessible account of the key features of family support and a very timely reminder of its importance to families and those working with them. Excellent and highly recommended." Brigid Featherstone, The Open University "For all professionals with an interest in best practice, this book delivers in terms of ‘understanding and doing’ Family Support in ... Read more