×


 x 

Shopping cart
Roger Smith - Social Work with Young People - 9780745639123 - V9780745639123
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.

Social Work with Young People

€ 72.45
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Social Work with Young People Hardback. There is nothing like this on the market that focuses on young people as a whole, rather than on sectors of youth (e.g. young offenders, young people in care etc. ) Suitable on a wide range of social work courses, e.g. children and families, drugs and alcohol users, mental health, family support - should be widely marketed. Series: Social Work in Theory and Practice. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 257 x 177 x 22. Weight in Grams: 570.
This comprehensive textbook provides an engaging and accessible guide to working with young people in a range of social work settings. It places clear emphasis on the development of key skills, but doesn’t shy away from important theories and evidence. The book explains why taking a usercentred approach is important, and highlights ways in which this can be put into practice.

Chapter by chapter, the book introduces the reader to the challenges and potential of working with a range of groups, such as offenders, young people with disabilities, teenage parents, and young asylum seekers and refugees. The book explains ... Read more

Throughout, case studies are used to encourage readers to reflect on the people and situations they might encounter. In addition, each chapter includes an easy-to-follow summary, questions and annotated suggestions for additional reading – all written with the aim of stimulating readers’ professional development.

Social Work with Young People will be essential reading for social work students at undergraduate, postgraduate and post-qualifying level. It will also appeal to anyone who cares about developing a social work practice agenda with young people which is rooted in the principles of social justice.

Show Less

Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
Series
Social Work in Theory and Practice
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745639123
SKU
V9780745639123
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-32

About Roger Smith
Roger Smith is Professor of Social Work Research at De Montfort University.

Reviews for Social Work with Young People
"A comprehensive and stimulating review of contemporary social work practice ... The underpinning recommendation to shift the dialogue from one of social threat to social possibility is uplifting and much needed." Four star review in Community Care "Roger Smith has a wide understanding of the theory and practice of work with young people, ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for Social Work with Young People


Subscribe to our newsletter

News on special offers, signed editions & more!