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Social services & welfare, criminology
Paperback. This book details and evaluates expert research into the developing role of family centres in the light of current political and social trends including. A vital addition to the literature on child care services, Improving Children's Services Networks is essential reading for social care practitioners and students, and government policy makers. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 240.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104612
- ISBN
- 9781843104612
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.14
€ 38.14
Paperback. This book uses examples of advocacy to explore how to be a good advocate, emphasising the importance of listening to and working with an advocacy partner and explaining how to prepare for and behave in meetings. It is illustrated throughout with colour drawings and case studies. Illustrator(s): Lyon, Kate. Num Pages: 56 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; JNS; YXK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 246 x 173 x 4. Weight in Grams: 181.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 56
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104773
- ISBN
- 9781843104773
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Condition: New
€ 29.10
€ 29.10
Paperback. Work within the human services is increasingly influenced by rights-based thinking, and this book offers advice for the practitioner on how to translate abstract rights theory into their everyday practice. It will be a useful source of guidance and advice for professionals working across the human services. Num Pages: 200 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: JFM; JKSN; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104865
- ISBN
- 9781843104865
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Condition: New
€ 34.05
€ 34.05
Paperback. Care services for children depend on a limited supply of resources; it is vital that these are used to best effect. This book considers the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of these services and their contribution to children's well-being. This is an invaluable book for those professionals concerned with social care services for children. Series: Costs & Effectiveness of Services Children in Need. Num Pages: 144 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 8. Weight in Grams: 435.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104964
- ISBN
- 9781843104964
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Condition: New
€ 38.14
€ 38.14
Paperback. Working with Adult Abuse is a comprehensive training resource covering all aspects of adult protection work, from suspecting or making an allegation that abuse is happening in the community or in a communal setting through to the investigation and case conference stages. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations, forms. BIC Classification: JFSP3; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 209 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1190.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843105091
- ISBN
- 9781843105091
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 70.59
€ 70.59
Paperback. This book presents an overview of worldwide research on working children that considers children's own views of employment in favour of adult-constructed arguments about child work. This is a key text for social work practitioners that encourages re-evaluation of the notion of childhood and understands the complex phenomenon of working children. Editor(s): Hungerland, Beatrice; Liebel, Manfred; Milne, Brian; Wihstutz, Anne. Num Pages: 272 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC; JHBL; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 417.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843105237
- ISBN
- 9781843105237
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.38
€ 44.38
Paperback. This book draws on authoritative research into the reasons for and experiences of pregnancy and parenthood among young people from local authority care. It questions the assumptions that early parenthood always limits young people's choices and opportunities and examines the types of support most likely to enable successful parenting. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843105251
- ISBN
- 9781843105251
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.64
€ 40.99
€ 40.64
Paperback. This book analyses the key debates about the role that inspection plays in increasing public accountability and encouraging service improvement. Contributors describe current inspection methods across the key public sectors, and examine the underlying issues and tensions associated with public services inspection. Editor(s): Davis, Howard; Martin, Steve. Series: Research Highlights in Social Work. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 246.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843105275
- ISBN
- 9781843105275
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.14
€ 38.14
Paperback. Mental health services tend to view and treat mental health problems in an individual-centric way. This book argues for an alternative route to recovery that is cognizant of our social nature, needs and difficulties. It focuses on the therapeutic value of meeting others who face similar problems and sharing experiences. Series Editor(s): Haigh, Rex; Lees, Jan. Series: Community, Culture and Change. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKSM; MBPK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 164 x 13. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843105305
- ISBN
- 9781843105305
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Condition: New
€ 34.39
€ 34.39
Paperback. Developments in Social Work with Offenders explains the organisational and legislative changes that have occurred in social work and probation across the UK in the past 10 years, in the context of the accumulating body of knowledge about what constitutes effective practice in the assessment, supervision and management of offenders in the community. Series: Research Highlights in Social Work. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSN; JKVC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843105381
- ISBN
- 9781843105381
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.14
€ 53.14
Paperback. This book paints a picture of life in group homes today. The authors propose a framework for increasing community presence and participation, and consider the barriers to be overcome in achieving these key goals. Topics include the notion of 'homeliness', maintaining a balance between individual and group needs and practice leadership. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSM; JKSN; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843106456
- ISBN
- 9781843106456
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Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 46.89
€ 46.99
€ 46.89
Paperback. The author covers all the common questions that children ask about adoption and provides sensitive, candid answers in a way that children will be able to understand and relate to. Each chapter is devoted to a particular issue, such as why a child is adopted, who chose the child's first name and what happens when the child grows up. Num Pages: 112 pages, 11 illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 8. Weight in Grams: 150.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843106715
- ISBN
- 9781843106715
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.89
€ 16.89
Paperback. Heyse-Moore draws on his wealth of experience as a trained counsellor and palliative medicine specialist, he covers difficult subjects such as breaking the news of terminal illness to a patient, euthanasia and the effect of working with patients on carers. This hands-on guide will be an invaluable companion to anyone working in palliative care. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MQCL9. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 11. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843106784
- ISBN
- 9781843106784
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.14
€ 38.14
Hardback. This book examines the risk factors surrounding children at risk of experiencing and perpetrating violence, and looks at the positive role that children's rights can play in their protection. The authors propose that violence in childhood is not spontaneous: that children are raised to become violent in poorly functioning families. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JMC; YXZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843106982
- ISBN
- 9781843106982
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.64
€ 65.64
Paperback. The author's introduction to the simultaneous treatment of parent and child brings together theoretical background and suggestions for practice in an accessible and comprehensive format. This useful book will be a welcome resource for social workers, child psychiatrists, family therapists and other professionals working with children. Num Pages: 240 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JKSN; MMH; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 0. Weight in Grams: 371.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843107361
- ISBN
- 9781843107361
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.39
€ 34.39
Paperback. This book provides health and social care professionals with an authoritative reading resource on the ethics and use of restraint. It provides an overview of the different forms of restraint, the conditions under which they are used, and their implications for the health and wellbeing of older people. Editor(s): Hughes, Rhidian. Series Editor(s): Downs, Murna. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 328.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843109587
- ISBN
- 9781843109587
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.39
€ 34.39
Paperback. This book is a comprehensive guide to strategic social care management, covering all the knowledge and skills that managers in the 21st century must have, and showing how to make theory a practical reality. It will be essential reading for anyone involved in managing or leading practice either in the front line or at a more strategic level. Num Pages: 240 pages, 21 figures/tables. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843109860
- ISBN
- 9781843109860
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.75
€ 37.75
Paperback. This book is about boyfriends and girlfriends - getting them, keeping them and moving on from them. The book will be essential reading for professionals and parents struggling with the ferocity of young people's feelings where 'I love you!' and 'I hate you!' are never far apart. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSN2; JMC; JMD; JNH; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 142 x 10. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849050555
- ISBN
- 9781849050555
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.45
€ 24.45
Paperback. This short guide cuts through the confusing mass of legislation to provide a concise and jargon-free explanation of current community care practice and the law. It is an essential resource for busy practitioners at all levels as well as managers in both the statutory and voluntary sectors, and policy-makers in local authorities and the NHS. Series: Quick Guides Social & Health Care Law & Practice. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKS; LNTH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 151 x 15. Weight in Grams: 286.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849050838
- ISBN
- 9781849050838
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.14
€ 28.14
Paperback. This book is an accessible, jargon-free guide to the key elements of the law that concern foster carers and the professionals who work with them. It aims to help foster carers understand where they fit into the complex web of regulations surrounding childcare and to demystify the jargon and terminology which is often used but rarely explained. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSF; LNMK; VFV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849050920
- ISBN
- 9781849050920
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 31.89
€ 31.99
€ 31.89