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Paperback. This book uncovers the experiences of disabled women who have suffered domestic violence, drawing on the first UK national study conducted in this area. It discusses the nature of violence perpetrated against disabled women and the range of its impacts, and outlines how services can be developed and improved, pointing to examples of good practice. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JFFE3; JFFG; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 227 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 292.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849050081
ISBN
9781849050081
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.08

Paperback. The book explores children's experiences of creative play, fairies, angels, imaginary friends, dreams, seeing deceased relatives alongside the more frightening realms of nightmares and the unexplained. It breaks new ground by giving voice to children of various ages to express how they encounter these worlds and why they often keep them a secret. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JMT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 256.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
176
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849050517
ISBN
9781849050517
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.08

Paperback. This book is about boyfriends and girlfriends - getting them, keeping them and moving on from them. The book will be essential reading for professionals and parents struggling with the ferocity of young people's feelings where 'I love you!' and 'I hate you!' are never far apart. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSN2; JMC; JMD; JNH; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 215 x 142 x 10. Weight in Grams: 210.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849050555
ISBN
9781849050555
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.66

Paperback. The book acts as a teaching menu, offering a variety of options that teachers can use as and when they see fit. The author gets to the heart of issues associated with teaching mixed ability classes, offering more flexible alternatives to traditional teaching strategies and suggesting helpful approaches that really work. Num Pages: 272 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 392.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849050579
ISBN
9781849050579
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 30.86

Paperback. This short guide cuts through the confusing mass of legislation to provide a concise and jargon-free explanation of current community care practice and the law. It is an essential resource for busy practitioners at all levels as well as managers in both the statutory and voluntary sectors, and policy-makers in local authorities and the NHS. Series: Quick Guides Social & Health Care Law & Practice. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKS; LNTH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 151 x 15. Weight in Grams: 286.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849050838
ISBN
9781849050838
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 28.43

Paperback. This book is an accessible, jargon-free guide to the key elements of the law that concern foster carers and the professionals who work with them. It aims to help foster carers understand where they fit into the complex web of regulations surrounding childcare and to demystify the jargon and terminology which is often used but rarely explained. Num Pages: 240 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSF; LNMK; VFV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849050920
ISBN
9781849050920
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.22

Paperback. Are You Okay deals with these issues that many adults may face when trying to help a young person in their care in the aftermath of a crime. It provides detailed information on the different types of crime from assault and hate crime to cyberbullying and sexual abuse, and explores how they may affect the young person in different ways. Num Pages: 224 pages, 6. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKW; JKSB1; JKV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 334.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849050982
ISBN
9781849050982
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.38

Paperback. This book outlines how adolescent neglect differs from child neglect, the context of why it is overlooked, how it is defined, the causes and consequences of neglect, young people's views, and what professionals can do. Based on original research, the book establishes an evidence base and considers the implications for policy and practice. Series Editor(s): Davies, Carolyn; Ward, Harriet. Series: Safeguarding Children Across Services. Num Pages: 144 pages, 3 figures. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFSP2; JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 153 x 11. Weight in Grams: 222.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849051040
ISBN
9781849051040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.56

Paperback. The authors explain clearly how to prepare for, carry out and reflect on the use of Intensive Interaction with a client or family member. A multitude of key questions are addressed. In the final section they consider some of the wider implications of the approach. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSN; JNS; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 151 x 11. Weight in Grams: 246.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849051095
ISBN
9781849051095
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 30.97

Paperback. Alcohol misuse is becoming an increasingly significant issue for people aged 55 and over. This practical guide explores the factors that differentiate older drinkers, and introduces an innovative person-centred model that will help counsellors and other healthcare professionals to them the help and support they need. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFH1; JKSG; JKSN2; MMZR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 171 x 228 x 15. Weight in Grams: 316.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849051170
ISBN
9781849051170
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.22

Paperback. For clinicians who work therapeutically with clients in forensic settings, the capacity to maintain boundaries is critical to safety as well as good treatment outcomes. The contributors to this multi-disciplinary book address the challenges of establishing boundaries in forensic settings to support practitioners in this aspect of their work. Editor(s): Aiyegbusi, Anne; Kelly, Gillian. Series: Forensic Focus. Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JMK; MMQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 174 x 15. Weight in Grams: 520.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849051392
ISBN
9781849051392
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 66.14

Paperback. This book offers an abundance of fun games that help children to confront personal problems in a light-hearted yet meaningful way. These are games with a difference, as they must be constructed before they can be played. The creation aspect involves collaboration within a team, and instils an empowering sense of ownership in the creators. Num Pages: 144 pages, 40 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNH; JNSL; MQTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 172 x 10. Weight in Grams: 270.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849051637
ISBN
9781849051637
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.74

Paperback. People with learning difficulties are considerably more likely to experience sexual violence than those without, and for this reason they are often described as 'vulnerable'. This book argues that treating adults with learning difficulties as 'vulnerable' leaves them with fewer of the skills which are needed to protect themselves from harm. Num Pages: 192 pages, 7 figures/tables. BIC Classification: JFFG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 294.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849051675
ISBN
9781849051675
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.56

Paperback. This book arms schools with essential information, strategies and resources that will help to make early schooldays an enjoyable experience for young children on the spectrum. Constructive suggestions, such as introducing visual schedules and accommodating sensory issues, will help children with ASD to feel comfortable in school. Illustrator(s): Al-Ghani, Haitham. Num Pages: 112 pages, 20 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNFN; JNSG2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 216 x 8. Weight in Grams: 308.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
112
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849051699
ISBN
9781849051699
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.91

Paperback. For those in the helping professions, communicating with the public can sometimes be a challenge, and different skills are needed to those used when communicating with friends and family. This book addresses these issues by providing hundreds of tips on how to communicate with the public. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 141 x 11. Weight in Grams: 212.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
160
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849051750
ISBN
9781849051750
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.82

Hardback. A comparative international volume on child protection, looking at the culture of child welfare and protection across a broad range of countries. This book evaluates policies and structures already in place, and suggests useful guidelines for good practice for professionals working with children from international communities at risk of harm. Editor(s): Welbourne, Penelope; Dixon, John. Series Editor(s): Ward, Harriet. Num Pages: 288 pages, 9 tables. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 556.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849051910
ISBN
9781849051910
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 91.66

Paperback. Written collaboratively with service users, this book examines how to make service user participation in health and social care work. With contributions from service users from a variety of projects and backgrounds, it demonstrates how to make partnerships successful, from the first green shoots to the blossoms of positive outcomes. Num Pages: 224 pages, 230 black & white cartoons. BIC Classification: JKS; MBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 148 x 12. Weight in Grams: 342.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849051934
ISBN
9781849051934
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.02

Hardback. Today's child welfare services operate under a limited supply of resources. This book explains how finite resources can be used most effectively, providing social work managers and policymakers with a comprehensive costing model to assess the links between needs, costs and outcomes across the full range of child welfare services. Series Editor(s): Ward, Harriet. Series: Child Welfare Outcomes. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 236 x 18. Weight in Grams: 424.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849052146
ISBN
9781849052146
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 104.31

Paperback. Wide-ranging, authoritative and grounded in the expertise of people with intellectual disabilities, this book offers an authentic account of the challenges those with intellectual disabilities face in their relationships and sex lives across the globe and explores what society needs to do to respect their rights. Editor(s): Docherty, Daniel; Chapman, Rohhss. Num Pages: 230 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFG; JKSN; VFJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 175 x 245 x 18. Weight in Grams: 576.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849052504
ISBN
9781849052504
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 41.60

Paperback. This book brings together findings from 10 years of UK research that shed light on different aspects of child and family assessment, examining the evidence for what works in promoting the best outcomes for children. It covers thresholds for assessment and intervention, what information should be collected, and assessments in different contexts. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE1; JKSB1; JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 376.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849052566
ISBN
9781849052566
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.41

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