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Social welfare & social services
Hardback. During the 1960s And 1970s, the issue of runaways became a source of national concern. This book examines the programs and policies that took shape during this period. It also discusses the effects of legislation, including the federal Runaway Youth Act of 1974, which endorsed the alternative service community's model. Num Pages: 320 pages, 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 162 x 23. Weight in Grams: 568.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231124102
- ISBN
- 9780231124102
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.17€ 42.11
€ 53.17
€ 42.11
Paperback. In 1995, a film called I D, about an ambitious young copper who was sent undercover to track down the 'generals' of a football hooligan gang, achieved cult status for its sheer brutality and unsettling insight into the dark and often bloody side of the so-called beautiful game. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BTC; JKSW1; JKVM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 238.
- Publisher
- Ebury Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091951528
- ISBN
- 9780091951528
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 14.95
€ 19.99
€ 14.95
Paperback. To some, the news that rural America still exists may be a surprise. While rural areas have undergone dramatic changes over the years, traditional social problems persist. This volume analyzes trends in rural social work practice and considers the most effective ways to serve rural communities. Editor(s): Lohmann, Nancy; Lohmann, Roger A. Num Pages: 376 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFSF; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780231129336
- ISBN
- 9780231129336
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 28.98
€ 40.99
€ 28.98
Marshals thousands of suicide inquests, replete with observations on the anxieties of unemployment, the heartbreak of romantic disappointment, the pain of domestic turmoil, and the torments of mental illness, to demonstrate that history can contribute to a better understanding of the suicidal act and its motives. Series: McGill-Queen's/Associated Medical Services Studies in the History of Medicine, Health, and Society. Num Pages: 464 pages, 20 photographs. BIC Classification: JFFH; JKSM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 164 x 235 x 35. Weight in Grams: 788.
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- McGill-Queen's University Press Canada
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780773535138
- ISBN
- 9780773535138
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 91.99
€ 91.99
Hardback. Editor(s): Raleigh, Emil N. Num Pages: 170 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 186 x 15. Weight in Grams: 488.
- Publisher
- Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 170
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781624172076
- ISBN
- 9781624172076
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 230.40€ 156.56
€ 230.40
€ 156.56
Paperback. The safeguarding of vulnerable adults continues to increase in importance. Now in its second edition, this book sets this complex area of work within an extensive legal framework, providing many useful pointers for practitioners and students. It comprehensively reflects recent changes to the law, and includes many new case studies. Num Pages: 672 pages. BIC Classification: JKS; LAY; LNTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 177 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1164.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 640
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- Second
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849053006
- ISBN
- 9781849053006
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.73
€ 66.73
Paperback. A complete guide to safeguarding vulnerable adults. Editor(s): Mantell, Andy; Scragg, Terry. Series: Transforming Social Work Practice Series. Num Pages: 224 pages, 5 illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 175 x 12. Weight in Grams: 404.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Second
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780857254016
- ISBN
- 9780857254016
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.39
€ 50.39
Paperback. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 4KV; JKSB1; JNLA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 189. .
- Publisher
- Hodder Education
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 5th Revised edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781471866050
- ISBN
- 9781471866050
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.90
€ 50.90
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Open University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780335262526
- ISBN
- 9780335262526
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 43.08
€ 43.08
Hardcover. Improving the well-being of children is more effective when social care professionals work with the children's parents, families and communities. This collection brings together innovative interventions designed to nurture children's health and welfare, and analyses which types of programmes are most effective and why. Editor(s): Scott, Jane; Ward, Harriet. Series: Child Welfare Outcomes. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 604.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Pub
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843101413
- ISBN
- 9781843101413
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 90.60
€ 90.60
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 216
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781446248904
- ISBN
- 9781446248904
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 51.63
€ 51.99
€ 51.63
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849055697
- ISBN
- 9781849055697
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 37.73
€ 37.99
€ 37.73
Paperback. Safeguarding Children and Schools explains how schools are able to contribute to keeping children safe from harm and promoting their welfare, in line with Government Every Child Matters guidelines. At a time when expectations of the role of schools are evolving, this book provides guidance and support for social care professionals. Series: Best Practice in Working with Children Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JNL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843105145
- ISBN
- 9781843105145
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.20
€ 40.99
€ 40.20
Paperback. This book examines the problems faced by separated children from abroad (refugee, migrant or trafficked children), what their needs are, and how their needs should be met in order to ensure their effective safeguarding. It identifies gaps in services and demonstrates how these gaps can be addressed. Case studies and best practice points feature. Editor(s): Kelly, Emma; Bokhari, Farhat. Series Editor(s): Daniel, Brigid. Series: Best Practice in Working with Children Series. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFD; JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 229 x 10. Weight in Grams: 278.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 168
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849051576
- ISBN
- 9781849051576
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.63
€ 40.99
€ 40.63
Hardcover. This is one of the prestigious NSPCC Wiley Series in Safeguarding Children titles. It takes the form of a reader and is divided into two parts. Part 1 covers the essentials of all work with children and families, and Part 2 offers guidance on the process of safeguarding children. Editor(s): Cawson, Pat; Gorin, Sarah; Cleaver, Hedy; Walker, Steve. Series: Wiley Child Protection & Policy S. Num Pages: 300 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 164 x 21. Weight in Grams: 622.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470518731
- ISBN
- 9780470518731
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 121.41
€ 121.41
Paperback. This critical and challenging book makes a strong case for the development of ethically-driven, research-informed policy and practice to safeguard older people from abuse. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JFSP31; JKSG; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 233 x 18. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- Policy Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781447305675
- ISBN
- 9781447305675
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 36.19
€ 37.99
€ 36.19
Hardback. This volume 39 presents new results on the dynamics of social assistance, minimum-income and related out-of-work benefits in a range of different country contexts. Series: Research in Labor Economics. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB; KCX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 237 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 612.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781909362
- ISBN
- 9781781909362
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.78€ 134.21
€ 160.78
€ 134.21
Paperback. Addresses questions such as: Are congregations effective vehicles for providing broad-based social programs, or are they best at supporting their own members? How many local congregations have formal programs to assist needy families? This book represents an evenhanded benchmark of information for the coming-debate. Num Pages: 376 pages, 64 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HRLP5; JKSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 542.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 376
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691126289
- ISBN
- 9780691126289
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.45
€ 46.99
€ 33.45
Paperback. The fifteenth fostering memoir by Cathy Glass. Danny was petrified and clung to me in desperation as I carried him to my car. Trapped in his own dark world, he couldn't understand why his parents no longer loved or wanted him, and were sending him away. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BM; JKSF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 25. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780008130497
- ISBN
- 9780008130497
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 10.58
€ 13.99
€ 10.58
Paperback. In recent years what was once unthinkable -- the capture, imprisonment and murder of aid workers in conflict and disaster relief zones -- has become distressingly commonplace. MSF's reflections on the phenomenon will be required reading. Editor(s): Neuman, Michael; Weissman, Fabrice. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JKSR; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849046510
- ISBN
- 9781849046510
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 21.76
€ 23.99
€ 21.76