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Parents Who Misuse Drugs and Alcohol: Effective Interventions in Social Work and Child Protection
Donald Forrester
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Description for Parents Who Misuse Drugs and Alcohol: Effective Interventions in Social Work and Child Protection
Hardcover. There is increasing public and professional concern about the effect on children of parents who misuse drugs and alcohol. This new volume provides a review of the problem, the issues facing professionals involved in child welfare, and a critique of approaches and interventions often used, based on the authors' own research and practical evidence. Series: Wiley Child Protection & Policy S. Num Pages: 262 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 518.
This book presents original research outlining the key elements in responding to parental misuse of drugs and alcohol.
This book presents original research outlining the key elements in responding to parental misuse of drugs and alcohol.
- Offers a definition of “misuse” and “addiction” and the factors that influence the nature of misuse or addiction
- Reviews extensively the nature and impact of parental substance misuse on children and families using the latest evidence
- Explores how research and theories might help inform professionals or non-professionals assessing families affected by parents who misuse drugs or alcohol
- Provides an in-depth discussion of Motivational Interviewing, including a critical discussion of the challenges and limitations involved in using it in child and family settings
- Considers the wider ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
262
Condition
New
Series
Wiley Child Protection & Policy S.
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470871508
SKU
V9780470871508
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99-50
About Donald Forrester
Donald Forrester is Professor of Social Work Research and Director of the Tilda Goldberg Centre at the University of Bedfordshire. Judith Harwin is Professor of Social Work and Director of the Centre for Child and Youth Research at Brunel University.
Reviews for Parents Who Misuse Drugs and Alcohol: Effective Interventions in Social Work and Child Protection
"There are some books that deserve a place in the small and well-thumbed libraries that accrue in practice settings, and this is one of them. I would regard it as essential reading for all those seeking to develop or improve practice with substance-misusing parents." (Oxford Journals Clippings, 1 January 2012)