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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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.39
€ 34.39
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. 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
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Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.64
€ 40.99
€ 40.64
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. 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. 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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.14
€ 38.14
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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.05
€ 34.05
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
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.10
€ 29.10
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. Understanding Learning Disability and Dementia covers all the essential issues in supporting a person with a learning disability when they develop dementia. This book will provide essential knowledge for anyone involved in the provision of services, assessment of need and direct care and support for dementia sufferers with a learning disability. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG; MJND; MQCL4; YXK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104421
- ISBN
- 9781843104421
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.28
€ 35.28
Hardback. Shattered Lives bears witness to the lives of children who have experienced abuse and neglect, and highlights the effects of early traumatic episodes. Chapters take the form of letters to a child capturing their life experiences, hugely impacted by sexual abuse, parental substance misuse and loss, leading to feelings of shame, and worthlessness. Num Pages: 176 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSB1; JMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104346
- ISBN
- 9781843104346
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 34.05
€ 34.05
Paperback. The contributors discuss the evaluation of care at different levels and in various settings, particularly long stay care, covering evaluation methods, ethics, use of technology and the user's role in the evaluation process itself. Their contributions are a useful basis for the discussion of future challenges in evaluation of dementia care. Editor(s): Innes, Anthea; McCabe, Louise. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG; JKSN; MJND; MQCL4. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 158 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104292
- ISBN
- 9781843104292
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.89
€ 31.89
Paperback. This book provides practical guidance for a wide range of professionals working with parents and families, answering common questions such as 'How can parents facilitate their child's transition to secondary school?' and 'How can families best communicate about alcohol?'. Editor(s): Roker, Debi; Coleman, John. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 14. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104209
- ISBN
- 9781843104209
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.75
€ 37.75
Paperback. This book is a concise and authoritative guide for professionals working with deaf children and their families. It draws on the latest evidence to explain the impact of hearing impairment and uses case studies to focus on the key issues for assessment and intervention. It also suggests practical strategies for treatment and development. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; JMC; MJPD; MJW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 157 x 14. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104148
- ISBN
- 9781843104148
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.24
€ 40.99
€ 40.24
Paperback. Burke demonstrates the normality of disability - that children are children whatever their label - and the need for a sensitive professional understanding of the impact of both physical and learning disabilities on family members, in order to improve their quality of life. Num Pages: 168 pages, tables. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 121 x 12. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103967
- ISBN
- 9781843103967
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.38
€ 44.38
Paperback. This book explores risk management and successful intervention for children in care who have committed, or are at risk of committing, acts of serious violence. The contributors provide an overview of the factors leading to extremely violent behaviour and discuss the complexities of diagnosis and definition from a multidisciplinary perspective. Editor(s): Hagell, Ann; Jeyarajah-Dent, Renuka. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKSB1; JKVQ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 380.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103844
- ISBN
- 9781843103844
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.77
€ 37.77
Paperback. Partnerships in Social Care is a practical handbook for professionals engaged in planning strategic partnerships in health, social care and education services. Designed as a quick reference, the book allows readers to find advice relevant to their particular situation or gain an overview of the themes explored. Num Pages: 144 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DB; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 11. Weight in Grams: 224.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103806
- ISBN
- 9781843103806
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.39
€ 34.39
Paperback. This book identifies the most significant challenges currently faced by foster care and draws out the key messages for policy and practice. It offers important insights into the state of foster care today, and suggests how it can be improved in future. This book is essential reading for social workers, policy makers, academics and foster carers. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 293 x 221 x 11. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103622
- ISBN
- 9781843103622
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.64
€ 40.99
€ 40.64
Paperback. This book meets the needs of adults with disabilities. It is a comprehensive resource providing relevant, cognitively-suitable and age-appropriate information and exercises to aid trainers working with adults with physical and multiple disabilities, and is suitable for people with mild intellectual disability and severe communication impairment. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSN2; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 9. Weight in Grams: 356.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103530
- ISBN
- 9781843103530
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.58
€ 52.58
Paperback. This book shows how carefully planned and assessed treatment can help traumatized children. It outlines how to set up a process for measuring a child's progress towards recovery. Uniquely, the book describes a practical outcomes-based approach that can be provided by an integrated multi-disciplinary team. Series Editor(s): Tomlinson, Patrick. Series: Delivering Recovery. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; MBPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 157 x 8. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103301
- ISBN
- 9781843103301
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.64
€ 25.64