This book provides a user-friendly approach to practice learning by situating the experience of placement within a broader learning framework. Rather than treat placements as an isolated aspect of the degree, the book shows how the experience is relevant to all aspects of the social work experience. It is essential reading for all students.

Provides a positive and realistic view of the contribution the probation service can make to the criminal justice system. The book covers court work, face-to-face work with offenders, wider work in the community and probation organization and management. It reflects current legislation and policy.

A study on self-help and how social workers relate to it and how they may develop integral self-help. It looks at how to facilitate self-help and how to appraise self-help.

Since the third edition of Practising Social Work Law published in 2010, new legislation such as the Care Act 2014, the Equality Act 2010, and the Children and Families Act 2014 has had a significant impact on the social work profession. Practitioners must not only know the law; they must also have a critical appreciation of its implications for human rights, civil liberties and social justice. They must exercise their powers and duties in ways underpinned by professional ethics, in a context of severe resource constraint and under constant public and political scrutiny.
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Drawing on years of professional experience as well as the advice of an extensive network of colleagues, Alan Twelvetrees explains both the theory and practice of community work in a highly readable and honest way. This updated edition of a bestseller includes new pedagogy and updated examples.

With new chapters, examples and revisions throughout to reflect current debates and practices in light of contemporary global events, this new edition meets the needs of all conscientious social workers. It encourages readers to think critically about existing approaches and the skills needed for effective anti-racist practice.