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Children's Rights in a Transitional Society (Paperback): C.J. Davel Children's Rights in a Transitional Society (Paperback)
C.J. Davel; Edited by C.J. Davel
R20 Discovery Miles 200 In Stock
Research Handbook on Leave Policy - Parenting and Social Inequalities in a Global Perspective (Hardcover): Ivana Dobrotic,... Research Handbook on Leave Policy - Parenting and Social Inequalities in a Global Perspective (Hardcover)
Ivana Dobrotic, Sonja Blum, Alison Koslowski
R6,216 Discovery Miles 62 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Featuring contributions from leading international scholars of social policy, this dynamic Research Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of conceptual and methodological developments in leave policy research, as well as state-of-the-art findings on leave policy determinants and outcomes globally. The topic of inequality is placed at the centre of the Research Handbook, to strengthen the global debate and encourage broader thinking about the interconnections between leave policy design and social inequalities. Chapters illustrate the continued relevance of this correlation in the context of gendered care and employment practices, precarious, underinsured, and nonstandard employment, informal economies, migration, family changes, and growing financial strains for parents. Using parental leave policy as an empirical lens to further our understanding of the intersectional nature of social inequalities, the editors ultimately consider whether there is a case to reconfigure leave policy as a social right. This incisive Research Handbook will be essential reading for a multi-disciplinary audience of students and scholars of social policy, family studies, gender studies, sociology, social work, and public policy. Its evaluation of cutting-edge developments in leave policy will also benefit national and international policy makers, as well as HR leaders interested in parenting leave best practice.

The well-being of children in the UK (Paperback, 3rd New edition): Jonathan Bradshaw The well-being of children in the UK (Paperback, 3rd New edition)
Jonathan Bradshaw
R758 Discovery Miles 7 580 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The well-being of children is a vital and highly topical issue. This important new book is the third in a series and updates the findings from a wide range of data to evaluate the outcomes of the Labour government's policies for children. Edited by a highly regarded expert in the field, it uses a framework to compare policy areas, making it an excellent source book for researchers, policy makers and students.

Young Children's Rights in a Digital World - Play, Design and Practice (Paperback, 1st ed. 2021): Donell Holloway, Michele... Young Children's Rights in a Digital World - Play, Design and Practice (Paperback, 1st ed. 2021)
Donell Holloway, Michele Willson, Karen Murcia, Catherine Archer, Francesca Stocco
R5,142 Discovery Miles 51 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume focuses on very young children's (aged 0-8) rights in a digital world. It gathers current research from around the globe that focuses on young children's rights as agental citizens to the provision of and participation in digital devices and content-as well as their right to protection from harm. The UN Digital Rights Framework of 2014 addresses children's needs, agency and vulnerability to harm in today's digital world and implies roles and responsibilities for a variety of social actors including the state, families, schools, commercial entities, researchers and children themselves. This volume presents a broad range of research, including chapters on parental supervision and control, the changing forms of play, early childhood education, media and cultural studies, law, design, health, special-needs education, and engineering. Implicit within this book is the acknowledgement that children of various ages, abilities, socioeconomic and geographic backgrounds should have equal access to, and positive / non-harmful experiences with, new digital technologies and content-as well as adult support and expertise that enhances these experiences. This passionate book celebrates the diversity of young children's activities in the digital world. It interrogates these through four intersecting lenses: their rights, play experiences, contextualised design, and best practice. Balancing children's eager engagement with digital content alongside adult responsibilities for education, privacy and protection, the volume provides a fitting showcase for work of global relevance. Professor Lelia Green Professor of Communications Edith Cowan University Perth, Western Australia This compelling text provides a critical resource to inform our understanding of the intersection of the digital world and children's rights. Ilene R. Berson, Ph.D. Professor of Early Childhood Education Affiliate Faculty, Learning Design & Technology Area Coordinator, Early Childhood Coordinator, Early Childhood Ph.D. Program University of South Florida College of Education A truly international collection that investigates young children's engagement with digital technologies. Identifying issues of public interest around digital practices, this highly readable book is a valuable resource for researchers, parents and policy makers. Professor Susan Danby Director, ARC Centre of Excellence for the Digital Child and, Faculty of Education School of Early Childhood and Inclusive Education QUT Kelvin Grove, Queensland

CACHE Level 2 Award in Child Development and Care (Paperback): Penny Tassoni, Louise Burnham CACHE Level 2 Award in Child Development and Care (Paperback)
Penny Tassoni, Louise Burnham
R871 Discovery Miles 8 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Help students build knowledge and prepare for assessment with this essential classroom resource from Penny Tassoni and Louise Burnham - the only textbook tailored to the CACHE Level 2 Award in Child Development and Care. - Clearly defines 'High Priority' concepts the learner should take away from each section - Shows how each topic is used in practice through 'Theory in Action' sections - Explains each of the relevant grading criteria with reference to CACHE tasks - Written by the highly experienced and expert author team of Penny Tassoni and Louise Burnham This textbook is relevant to the following two qualifications: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Child Development and Care (600/6644/1) NCFE CACHE Level 2 Technical Award in Child Development and Care (603/3293/1)

Handbook of Family Policy (Hardcover): Gudny B. Eydal, Tine Rostgaard Handbook of Family Policy (Hardcover)
Gudny B. Eydal, Tine Rostgaard
R5,727 Discovery Miles 57 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Across the globe, family policy is becoming ever more important in tackling key issues such as poverty, child welfare and the state of the economy in general. The Handbook of Family Policy examines how state and workplace policies support parents and their children in developing, earning and caring. With original contributions from 45 leading scholars, this Handbook provides readers with up-to-date knowledge on family policies and family policy research, taking stock of current literature as well as providing analyses of present-day policies, and where they should head in the future. The Handbook is divided into five main sections: history, concepts, theory and methods of family policy research; family policies; family policy models; outcomes of family policies; and future challenges for family policy making and research. Beneficial for both scholars already familiar with the field as well as newcomers, this Handbook provides important insights into the architecture and mechanisms of different family policy models. Family policy makers would also greatly benefit from the detailed advice on how family policies may adapt and progress in the future. Contributors include: S.-h. Baek, U. Bjoernberg, M. Blofield, J. Bradshaw, C. Collins, M. Daly, L. den Dulk, L. Dominelli, D. Engster, G.B. Eydal, R. Frankenberger, J.M. Franzoni, A.H. Gauthier, J. Glass, J.C. Gornick, T.J. Guerrero, H. Hiilamo, T. Knijn, J.C. Koops, S.S.-y. Lee, H. Lohmann, C. Martin, M. Meyers, J. Milllar, P. Moss, M. Naldini, N. Neetha, E. Nell, I. Ostner, R. Palriwala, L. Patel, B. Peper, B. Pfau-Effinger, C. Rat, T. Rostgaard, H. Stensoeta, D. Szikra, O. Thevenon, D.R. Woods, M.A. Yerkes, J. Young Kang, H. Zagel

Human Rights and Children (Hardcover): Barbara Stark Human Rights and Children (Hardcover)
Barbara Stark
R10,211 Discovery Miles 102 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This research review provides a comprehensive overview of children's human rights. Beginning with the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the most widely ratified human rights treaty in the world, it explores the theory, doctrine, and implementation of the legal frameworks addressing child labor, child soldiers, and child trafficking, as well as children's socio-economic rights, including their rights to education. This topical research review is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and activists.

Orphans and Abandoned Children in European History - Sixteenth to Twentieth Centuries (Hardcover): Nicoleta Roman Orphans and Abandoned Children in European History - Sixteenth to Twentieth Centuries (Hardcover)
Nicoleta Roman
R3,928 Discovery Miles 39 280 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In a world dominated by poverty, a central characteristic has been the plight of orphans and abandoned children. Over the centuries, State, Church and individuals have all attempted to tackle the issue, but can we trace any change over the course of time when it comes to the welfare system intended for these disadvantaged children and acts of philanthropy? What kind of social policies did States follow and what were the main differences between countries and regions? Drawing on historical evidence across several centuries and a range of European countries, the contributors to this volume provide a transnational overview.

Case Examples in Child Welfare and Family Services for Social Workers (Paperback): Tyrone Cheng Case Examples in Child Welfare and Family Services for Social Workers (Paperback)
Tyrone Cheng
R1,022 Discovery Miles 10 220 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Provides social work students (undergraduate or graduate level) with 50 compelling case examples categorized by maltreatment type(s) and by underlying problems, with intervention plans along with tips for building working alliances with clients. Emphasizes growing the working alliance between social worker and client, reflecting the strength perspective emphasized in social work practice. Suitable for course usage on both BSW and MSW on the following modules: child welfare services; family preservation services; evidence-based practice; and human behavior in the social environment.

Serving African American Children - Child Welfare Perspectives (Paperback, New): Sheryl Brissett-Chapman Serving African American Children - Child Welfare Perspectives (Paperback, New)
Sheryl Brissett-Chapman
R1,421 Discovery Miles 14 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Serving African American Children was initiated to present an African American perspective on child welfare issues affecting African American children. The chapters in this volume challenge the child welfare community to ensure that all African American children receive protection, nurturing, and an improved quality of life; to create and sustain mutual communication and support through program development; to ensure that African American consultants are involved in the evaluation of agencies where African American populations represent a significant proportion of the service population; and to increase African American leadership through education and training opportunities in preparation for executive level positions.

Major chapters and contributors to Serving African American Children include: "Family Preservation and Support Services: A Missed Opportunity for Kinship Care" by Julia Danzy and Sondra M. Jackson; "Achieving Same-Race Adoptive Placements for African American Children" by Ruth G. McRoy, Zena Oglesby, and Helen Grape; "African American Families and HIV/AIDS: Caring for Surviving Children" by Alma J. Carten and Ilene Fennoy; "A Rite of Passage Approach Designed to Preserve the Families of Substance-Abusing African American Women" by Vanesta L. Poitier, Makini Niliwaambieni, and Cyprian Lamar Rowe; and "An Afrocentric Program for African American Males in the Juvenile Justice System" by Aminifu R. Harvey and Antoinette A. Coleman.

The chapters reflect a variety of policy, research, and practice issues; clinical techniques and treatment models; and new perspectives in child welfare. The theme that runs throughout each chapter is the grave concern about the overrepresentation of African American children and families in the child welfare system, and about the limited--if not missing--influence of the African American perspective on policy and practice. Serving African American Children is a book of vital importance and should be read by all social workers, sociologists, African American studies specialists, and professionals in the field of child welfare.

Sexual, Physical, and Emotional Abuse in Out-of-Home Care - Prevention Skills for At-Risk Children (Paperback): Toni Cavanaugh... Sexual, Physical, and Emotional Abuse in Out-of-Home Care - Prevention Skills for At-Risk Children (Paperback)
Toni Cavanaugh Johnson
R1,085 Discovery Miles 10 850 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Sexual, Physical, and Emotional Abuse in Out-of-Home Care brings into the open current or past sexually, physically, or emotionally abusive behaviors between children or between children and their caregivers in out-of-home care and helps prevent future victimization. The curriculum gives you 20 exercises that promote respectful and nurturing interactions among caregivers and children by offering healthy concepts of touching, communication, and boundaries. By implementing the concepts in this curriculum, you ll help create positive, healthy attachments for children in out-of-home care who may feel abandoned and alone. Exercises in Sexual, Physical, and Emotional Abuse in Out-of-Home Care assist children and caregivers in understanding their rights and others'rights in residential treatment centers and group or foster homes. Exercises focus on: communication on a continuum--teaches children and staff about their own communication and the communications they receive from others a touch continuum--provides an excellent vehicle for discussing the comforting and soothing touch children need and how to differentiate this from eight other types of touch differentiating sexual play from problematic sexual contact between children--helps children and staff talk about sex personal space and boundaries--discusses these as areas of major violations in children who have been abused sexual knowledge--teaches the body parts and their functions discovering what a sex offender does to trick children into situations that end up in sexual abuse--asks the children to make rules that assist other children to recognize unsafe situations, and then gives them the opportunity to create a video, pamphlet, advertisement, or commercial to tell other kids these rulesThis curriculum is unique because it can be completed through children and adults talking together. It assumes that there will be difficulties and conflicts between staff and children and among children themselves and provides a forum in which to raise and discuss these issues. You ll find the curriculum perfect for caregiver training or as exercises caregivers and children do together. You ll also find it very useful for working with children 's families either in family sessions or in multifamily groups.

Parents Guide to Early Intervention - A Comprehensive Model for Children with Special Needs (Paperback): Alex Liau Parents Guide to Early Intervention - A Comprehensive Model for Children with Special Needs (Paperback)
Alex Liau
R643 R531 Discovery Miles 5 310 Save R112 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book describes an intervention model for children with Autism, targeting to act as a guide for parents with children with special needs. As parents play an important role in their child's lives, it is crucial that they are guided and trained to work with and interact with their child. The framework for intervention in this book is named Comprehensive Model for Early Intervention (CMEI), which is an amalgamation of various evidence-based interventions for children with Autism. In this book, four stages of intervention are described in detail, each targeting different stages of development of the child. The four stages of intervention are home-based ABA therapy, small group intervention, school shadow support, and social skills intervention.

A History of Child Welfare (Paperback): Lisa Merkel-Holguin A History of Child Welfare (Paperback)
Lisa Merkel-Holguin
R1,367 Discovery Miles 13 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

As we approach the year 2000, infant mortality rates, child placement dilemmas, and appropriate socialization of children continue to challenge the field of child welfare. It is thus especially significant to reflect on the history of child welfare. The carefully selected topics explored in this volume underscore the importance of recovering past events and themes still relevant. It is the aim of this volume to illumine current issues by a review of past struggles and problems.

A History of Child Welfare offers many examples of practices that have direct import for those who struggle to support children. Who is not bothered by what seem to be increasing acts of violence by children against children? The role of hidden cruelty to children in perpetuating violence is illuminated by studying the past. Historians and social researchers have gone far in examining the family, and by implication, their revelations greatly increase society's complex responses to children over time from early assumptions that children were little more than miniature adults to the discovery of childhood as a special developmental period.

At the start of this century women still did not have universal suffrage and brutal child labor was not unusual. Harsh legal codes separating the races were widespread, and those bent on improving the lot of children knew that reform meant commitment to an uphill struggle. By the end of the century, much has changed: child labor, while still present, has been outlawed in most industries, women vote and hold many high offices; and de jure racial segregation is largely a memory. Yet the state of children remains precarious, with poverty a persistent theme throughout the century.

The fifteen articles in this volume cover a wide range of social conditions, public policies, and approaches to problem solving. Though history does not repeat itself precisely, problems, controversies about solutions, and certain themes do. A History of Child Welfare takes up social and economic conditions that correlate with increasing rates of child abuse and neglect, and an increasing number of children in out-of-home care. This volume distinguishes approaches that have been useful from those that have failed. In this way, these serious reflections help build on past successes and avoid previous errors.

Thriving on the Front Lines - A Guide to Strengths-Based Youth Care Work (Hardcover): Bob Bertolino Thriving on the Front Lines - A Guide to Strengths-Based Youth Care Work (Hardcover)
Bob Bertolino
R3,924 Discovery Miles 39 240 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Youth and Family Services (YFS) are part of residential and group homes, schools, social service organizations, hospitals, and family court systems. YFS include prevention, education, positive youth development, foster care, child welfare, and treatment. As YFS has evolved advances in research have brought forth a host of promising new ideas that both complement and expand on the original underpinnings of strengths-based practice. Thriving on the Front Lines represents an articulation of these advancements. Thriving on the Front Lines explores the use of strengths-based practices with those who are "in the trenches," Youth Care Worker (YCWs). Commonly referred to as resident counselors, youth counselors, psychiatric technicians (psych techs), caseworkers, case managers, and house parents or managers, YCWs are on the "front lines," often providing services 24 hours a day. Thriving on the Front Lines is an up-to-date treatise on the pivotal role of YCWs and those who work day in and day out with youth to improve their well-being, relationships, and overall quality of life. Unique aspects of the strengths-based framework provided in Thriving on the Front Lines include: Strengths-based principles informed by five decades of research; Discussion of the importance of using real-time feedback to improve service outcomes and "how to" implement an outcome-orientation; Exploration of Positive Youth Development; Two chapters devoted entirely to strengths-based interventions; An in-depth discussion of how to improve effectiveness through deliberate practice; and, How to develop a strengths-based organizational climate.

Parental Imprisonment and Children's Rights (Paperback): Fiona Donson, Aisling Parkes Parental Imprisonment and Children's Rights (Paperback)
Fiona Donson, Aisling Parkes
R1,215 Discovery Miles 12 150 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book brings together internationally renowned academics and professionals from a variety of disciplines who, in a variety of ways, seek to understand the legal, conceptual and practical consequences of parental imprisonment through a children's rights lens. Children whose parents have been incarcerated are often referred to as "invisible victims of crime and the penal system." It is well accepted that the imprisonment of a parent, even for a short period of time, not only negatively affects the lives of children but it can also result in a gross violation of their fundamental human rights, such as the right of access to their parent and the right to have an input into decision-making processes affecting them, the outcomes of which will without doubt affect the life of the child concerned. This collection foregrounds the voice of these children as it explores transdisciplinary boundaries and examines the practice and development of the rights of both children and their families within the wider dynamic of criminal justice and penology practice. The text is divided into three parts which are dedicated to 1) hearing the voices of children with parents in prison, 2) understanding to what extent children's rights informs prison policy, and 3) demonstrating how law in the form of children's rights can help frame both court sentencing and prison practice in a way that minimises the harm that contact with the prison system can cause. The research drawn upon in this book has been conducted in a number of European countries and demonstrates both good and bad practice as far as the implementation of children's rights is concerned in the context of parental incarceration. An accessible and compelling read, this book will appeal to students and scholars of law, children's rights, criminology, sociology, social work, psychology, penology and all those interested in, and working towards, protecting the rights of children who have a parent in prison.

Daycare Personnel Development N4 (Paperback): A. Gounden Daycare Personnel Development N4 (Paperback)
A. Gounden
R344 R318 Discovery Miles 3 180 Save R26 (8%) Ships in 6 - 10 working days
Routledge Library Editions: Children and Disability (Hardcover): Various Routledge Library Editions: Children and Disability (Hardcover)
Various
R19,887 Discovery Miles 198 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Originally published between 1973 and 1990, this collection reissues twelve books that focus on the lives of children with mental and physical disabilities. Together, the books reflect research being done in the period and look at the challenges individuals, families, and professionals faced at that time. Topics covered include caring for children with disabilities, inclusion, and coping with particular disabilities.

Adoption and Disruption - Rates, Risks, and Responses (Paperback): Richard P. Barth Adoption and Disruption - Rates, Risks, and Responses (Paperback)
Richard P. Barth
R1,115 Discovery Miles 11 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Fostering Good Relationships - Partnership Work in Therapy with Looked After and Adopted Children (Paperback): Miriam... Fostering Good Relationships - Partnership Work in Therapy with Looked After and Adopted Children (Paperback)
Miriam Richardson, Fiona Peacock, Geoff Brown, Tracey Fuller, Tanya Smart, …
R818 Discovery Miles 8 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book explores the importance of effective multi-agency and multi-disciplinary partnership work for the mental health of children and young people in care and adoption. It takes an overall systemic perspective, but the co-authors contribute different theoretical approaches. It focuses on practice, showing how practitioners can draw on their varied theoretical approaches to enhance the way they work together and in partnership with carers and with professionals from other agencies. The book provides a context that looks at the needs of children and young people in the care and adoption systems, the overall importance for their mental health of joined up 'corporate parenting', and national and local approaches to this. It then moves to focus on practical ways of working therapeutically in partnership with others who contribute diverse skills and perspectives, using specific case examples. Additional chapters look at collaborative ways of working with key carers to enhance their therapeutic role. Finally, some of the main elements of partnership collaboration are explored, as well as the challenges of work across agencies and disciplines.

The Brightness of Stars: Stories from Care Experienced Adults to Inspire Change - Stories from Care Experienced Adults to... The Brightness of Stars: Stories from Care Experienced Adults to Inspire Change - Stories from Care Experienced Adults to Inspire Change (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Lisa Cherry
R563 Discovery Miles 5 630 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In this poignant book, Lisa Cherry brings together a collection of candid and personal reflections on the care system in the UK, offering alternative ways of thinking about the care experience, supporting better ways of working, and providing justification for a trauma-informed lens to be applied to all forms of work with those in care. Through personal insights and reflections, the book brings often-unheard stories vividly to life, beginning with the author's own. These are stories about love and pain; hurt and isolation; the depth of lived experience that makes up a life; how we live our lives through our relationships with others and where we feel we fit in. In this thoughtfully compiled third edition, original contributors look back on their own reflections from the lives that they live now, new stories bring new perspectives, and discussion points provide the opportunity to consider the realities of the care experience as well as life beyond. Whilst each story is unique, shared themes reveal the truth of the care system and, coming at a time where there is a real opportunity for change, the narratives in this book are ultimately stories of hope and connection. This is crucial reading for policy makers, those working in social work, education and adoption, as well as care experienced adults.

If You Were There - Missing People and the Marks They Leave Behind (Paperback): Francisco Garcia If You Were There - Missing People and the Marks They Leave Behind (Paperback)
Francisco Garcia
R229 Discovery Miles 2 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'One of the non-fiction books of the year.' Andrew O' Hagan A powerful, evocative and deeply personal journey into the world of missing people When Francisco Garcia was just seven years old, his father, Christobal, left his family. Unemployed, addicted to drink and drugs, and adrift in life, Christobal decided he would rather disappear altogether than carry on dealing with the problems in front of him. So that's what he did, leaving his young wife and child in the dead of night. He has been missing ever since. Twenty years on, Francisco is ready to take up the search for answers. Why did this happen and how could it be possible? Where might his father have gone? And is there any reason to hope for a happy reunion? During his journey, which takes him all across Britain and back to his father's homeland of Spain, Francisco tells the stories of those he meets along the way: the police investigators; the charity employees and volunteers; the once missing and those perilously at risk around us; the families, friends and all those left behind. If You Were There is the moving and affecting story of one man's search for his lost family, an urgent document of where we are now and a powerful, timeless reminder of our responsibility to others.

Child Protection in Development (Hardcover): Michael Bourdillon, William Myers Child Protection in Development (Hardcover)
Michael Bourdillon, William Myers
R3,914 Discovery Miles 39 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Every day millions of children in developing countries face adversities of many kinds, yet there is a shortage of sound evidence concerning their plight and an urgent need to identify the most appropriate and effective policy responses from among the multiple approaches that exist. This collection of journal papers aims to engage with researchers and debates in the field so as to understand better some of the numerous risks confronted by children in developing countries. It highlights the complexity of protecting children in various forms of adversity, challenges conventional wisdom about what protects children, demonstrates why it is essential to consult with children to protect them successfully, and suggests that successful protection must be based on strong empirical understanding of the situation and the perspectives of children and communities involved. The contributors are all experienced researchers and practitioners who have worked for many years with children in developing countries. The book offers suggestions for reform of current child protection policies, based on empirical findings around a range of child protection concerns, including children's work, independent migration, family separation, early marriage, and military occupation. Together, the contributions provide a body of knowledge important to humanitarian and development policy and practice. This book was published as a special issue of Development in Practice.

Research and Research Methods for Youth Practitioners (Hardcover): Simon Bradford, Fin Cullen Research and Research Methods for Youth Practitioners (Hardcover)
Simon Bradford, Fin Cullen
R4,505 Discovery Miles 45 050 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Rigorous research is crucial to effective work with young people and increasingly youth practitioners need to be able to develop, review and evidence their work using a variety of research and assessment tools. This text equips students and practitioners with a thorough understanding of research design, practice and dissemination, as well as approaches to evidence-based practice.

A clear practice framework informs the book, outlining the significance of research to youth work, especially in relation to designing and developing services for young people. Research and Research Methods for Youth Practitioners:

  • Analyses the research/practitioner role
  • Explores the ethical context of research in youth work
  • Offers a thorough analysis of key methodological questions in research in practice
  • Provides a guide to data collection and analysis
  • Presents five principal research strategies for youth work: ethnographic work and visual methods; interviewing and evaluation; surveys and evaluation; the use of secondary data and documentary analysis; and researching virtual and online settings
  • Discusses the implications of research for work with young people as well as its dissemination.

Written by experienced researchers and practitioner-researchers, each chapter in this accessible textbook includes an overview, a critical discussion of the pros and cons of the particular method or approach, a case study, a practice-based task, a summary and suggestions for further reading. This textbook is invaluable for student and practising youth workers. It is also a useful reference for other practitioners working with young people.

Social Work and Child Services (Hardcover): Sharon Duca Palmer Social Work and Child Services (Hardcover)
Sharon Duca Palmer
R3,495 Discovery Miles 34 950 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This title includes a number of Open Access chapters. Bringing together the results of studies of child services from diverse countries and cultures, this book covers a broad array of topical issues and social work interventions. It examines adolescent emotional health, children of substance abusers, childhood depression and teenage suicide, children's weight and physical activity, language development in autistic children, and more. Chapters include a survey of the number of children living with substance-abusing parents in the UK, a study which helped identify several ways in which schools address adolescent emotional health issues, and a review of a program that supports parents of young people with suicidal behavior. The book also examines the role child protective services efforts play in delinquency prevention and intervention.

Professional Issues in Child and Youth Care Practice (Paperback): Kiaras Gharabaghi Professional Issues in Child and Youth Care Practice (Paperback)
Kiaras Gharabaghi
R1,618 Discovery Miles 16 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides an overview of the core professional issues in the field of child and youth care practice. The author explores themes ranging from relationships and the exploration of Self to career building and field-specific approaches to management. The book is written from a pragmatic perspective, and serves both to advance current thinking in the field about professional issues as well as to provide the student of child and youth care practice and practitioners with practical and accessible approaches to developing a strong and sustainable professional identity. All of the themes in this book are explored within a context of ethical decision-making and practice approaches informed by a commitment to children's rights and empowerment. Throughout the discussions, concepts and themes are considered in relation to four specific lenses: the power lens, the diversity lens, the language lens and the transitioning from theory to practice lens. These lenses serve to ensure that the reader adopts a critical understanding of the professional issues in the field and is able to develop his or her own professional identity while mitigating the power and identity issues necessarily associated with being a practitioner in a helping profession. This book was published as a special issue of Child and Youth Services.

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