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Paperback. This book draws together contributors' experiences of working with safeguarding children on a broad range of issues, including neglect, trafficked children, parents with learning difficulties and child protection supervision. The contributors discuss current dilemmas in safeguarding children work and provide models of good practice. Editor(s): Hughes, Liz; Owen, Hilary. Series Editor(s): Pritchard, Jacki. Series: Good Practice. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, diagrams, figures. BIC Classification: JKSB1; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843109457
- ISBN
- 9781843109457
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.25
€ 41.25
Paperback. Good Practice in the Law and Safeguarding Adults provides an up-to-date summary of developments in the legislative framework and best practice relevant to the area of adult protection work. It explains legislation that can be used in adult protection work, covering criminal and civil law, and national guidance such as Achieving Best Evidence. Editor(s): Pritchard, Jacki. Series: Good Practice in Health, Social Care and Criminal Justice. Num Pages: 256 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKS; JKSG; LNTH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 16. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843109372
- ISBN
- 9781843109372
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.25
€ 41.25
Paperback. This is a practical and trans-disciplinary guide for professionals working with vulnerable adults, who include the frail elderly, those with mental health problems or physical disabilities, learning disabilities or serious physical illness. The contributors address key problems and dilemmas in working to protect these groups from abuse. Editor(s): Pritchard, Jacki. Series: Good Practice in Health, Social Care and Criminal Justice. Num Pages: 320 pages, bibliography, references, index. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781853029820
- ISBN
- 9781853029820
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.44
€ 38.44
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Second edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447336471
- ISBN
- 9781447336471
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.65
€ 18.99
€ 18.65
Paperback. This ground-breaking book uses extensive research and survey evidence to challenge the myth that the population divides into those who benefit from the welfare state and those who pay into it. It shows that all of us rely on the welfare state through our lifetimes, not just a small 'welfare-dependent' minority. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFA; JKSB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 148 x 18. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447320036
- ISBN
- 9781447320036
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 15.36
€ 18.99
€ 15.36
Hardcover. Editor(s): Herrmann, Peter. Num Pages: 202 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 186 x 18. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 196
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604562507
- ISBN
- 9781604562507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 115.92€ 80.95
€ 115.92
€ 80.95
Paperback. Shows what the Badger State did and how it was done. Wisconsin's welfare reform was the most radical in the country, and it began far earlier than that in most other states. It was the achievement of legislators and administrators who were unusually high-minded and effective by national standards. Num Pages: 368 pages, 6 line illus. 44 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBNW; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 226 x 143 x 23. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691123806
- ISBN
- 9780691123806
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 37.93
€ 52.99
€ 37.93
Hardcover. Consumers of health care are becoming cost- and quality-conscious, and often choose their health plan on the basis of these criteria. Successful health systems will respond with more consumer-friendly information in the form of "score cards". This is a practical book for score card developers. Num Pages: 166 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFT; JKSW; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 160 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 166
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780787940270
- ISBN
- 9780787940270
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 72.72
€ 72.72
Paperback. This book is the first in-depth exploration of grandparents' relationships with adult children and grandchildren in divorced families. It asks what part grandparents might play in public policy and whether measures should be taken to support their grandparenting role. Do they have a special place in family life that ought to be recognised in law? Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JFF; JHB; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 159 x 233 x 13. Weight in Grams: 274.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344984
- ISBN
- 9781861344984
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.17
€ 37.17
Paperback. This engaging book paints a picture of passionate grassroots youth workers, at a time when their practice is threatened by spending cuts, target cultures and market imperatives. Using interviews, dialogue and research diary excerpts the author brings youth work practice and theory to life. Num Pages: 256 pages, 5 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSN. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 158 x 235 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447328605
- ISBN
- 9781447328605
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 35.18
€ 35.99
€ 35.18
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
€ 17.01
€ 17.01
Paperback. Death is never an easy subject for discussion and adults often struggle to find the right words when talking about it with children. This book explores children's thoughts and feelings on the subject of death and provides parents and other caring adults with guidance on how to respond to difficult questions. Num Pages: 112 pages, 10 line drawings. BIC Classification: JKSB1; VFJX; VFX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 216 x 6. Weight in Grams: 148.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849058056
- ISBN
- 9781849058056
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.49
€ 20.49
Hardcover. Reviews from the First Edition. "Written with insight and sensitivity for people in all stages of grief and recovery, this book can be used as a resource for all caregivers, both professional and volunteer. It is essential reading for anyone engaged in bereavement counseling. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; VFJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 166 x 24. Weight in Grams: 662.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471127772
- ISBN
- 9780471127772
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 111.95
€ 111.95
Paperback. Help bereaved clients deal with and work through a difficult time in their lives Grief Counseling Homework Planner provides you with an array of ready-to-use, between-session assignments designed to help clients better understand their grief and the grieving process. Series: PracticePlanners. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT; VFJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119385028
- ISBN
- 9781119385028
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 73.05
€ 73.05
Paperback. This fully-updated second edition of Grief in Children provides an overview of children's understanding of death at different ages and outlines how the adults around them can best help them cope. The author provides guidance on handling loss and bereavement at school and discusses the value of bereavement groups and support for child and caregiver. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2; VFJX; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843106128
- ISBN
- 9781843106128
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.58
€ 25.58
Paperback. It is a common misconception that pre-school children are not capable of experiencing grief in the same way that older children do. Grief in Young Children challenges this assumption, demonstrating that although young children may not express grief in the same way as older children, they still need to be supported through loss. Num Pages: 96 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN2; VFJX; VFXC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 8. Weight in Grams: 132.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 96
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843106500
- ISBN
- 9781843106500
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.06
€ 22.06
Paperback. Martin Ringer, an internationally known consultant and writer on group psychology, here outlines techniques for understanding groups that will be relevant to those who lead teams in any setting. The result is an accessible guide both to leading a group, and to understanding the necessary dynamics that will result in the best team-work. Num Pages: 304 pages, appendix, references, index. BIC Classification: JFS; JKS; JMH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 464.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843100287
- ISBN
- 9781843100287
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.78
€ 49.78
Paperback. Introducing the concept of PIE (Planning, Implementation and Evaluation), this resource will enable professionals working with older people to initiate and run successful activity-based programmes, either individually or in groups. The authors guide the reader through the processes, and provide step-by-step instructions for a range of activities. Illustrator(s): Hibberd, Andy. Num Pages: 208 pages, 15 line drawings. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 13. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849051286
- ISBN
- 9781849051286
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.44
€ 38.44
Hardback. This handbook offers an overview of group dynamic theory and the essentials for adolescent group work in a variety of locations, including schools, clinics and family violence programmes. The text has been revised and updated to emphasize the social problems that teenagers face today. Num Pages: 282 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN2; JMC; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 146 x 27. Weight in Grams: 436.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Edition
- 2 Sub
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231078344
- ISBN
- 9780231078344
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 73.35€ 57.11
€ 73.35
€ 57.11
Paperback. Looks at group counseling with an emphasis on practical knowledge and techniques for effective group leadership. This title helps you discuss the many facets of group counseling and provide examples of how each skill can be applied in a range of group settings to produce effective and efficient group sessions. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Publisher
- Cengage Learning, Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781305087309
- ISBN
- 9781305087309
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 97.18
€ 97.18