Effective Advocacy in Social Work
Jane Dalrymple
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Description for Effective Advocacy in Social Work
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Advocacy is an essential skill for social workers who need to be able to speak confidently on behalf of service-users in a range of situations. In this new book, Jane Dalrymple and Jane Boylan explore the theory and research behind advocacy to demonstrate how to achieve best practice.
Advocacy is an essential skill for social workers who need to be able to speak confidently on behalf of service-users in a range of situations. In this new book, Jane Dalrymple and Jane Boylan explore the theory and research behind advocacy to demonstrate how to achieve best practice.
Key topics covered include:
- Independent advocacy
- Supporting self-advocacy and decision-making
- Challenging oppression
- Negotiating with organisations
Each chapter includes rich case examples, which help readers bring the discussion into the real life practice context.
Effective Advocacy in Social Work will be valuable reading ... Read more
Jane Dalrymple is Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England.
Jane Boylan is Senior Lecturer at Keele University.
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Publisher
SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Social Work in Action Series
Condition
New
Weight
365g
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781446201503
SKU
V9781446201503
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Ref
99-1
About Jane Dalrymple
Jane Dalrymple is a freelance trainer and consultant. She practiced as a social worker in children and family services for many years and ran a national advocacy service for five years. For the last sixteen years she has worked as a senior lecturer on the social work course at the University of the West of England. She has published widely ... Read more
Reviews for Effective Advocacy in Social Work
A stimulating and accessible book written by two experienced and respected authors who have a considerable wealth of knowledge and practice experience within the area of advocacy and social work. The concept of advocacy is fully explored and interrogated. The authors develop a convincing argument as to why advocacy should be recognised as an important feature of contemporary social work. ... Read more