The public inquiry that followed the death of Maria Colwell had profound implications for the developing profession and practice of social work in the UK. This book describes the politics, professional concerns and public interest - both local and national - that surrounded the inquiry and its aftermath, and shows how the concerns of this landmark child abuse case have still failed to find a satisfactory resolution today. Social work, then and now, remains 'on trial'.

Surveys reveal that domestic abuse is more commonplace among teenagers and young adults than older populations, yet surprisingly little is written about young men's involvement in it. Reporting on a three-year study based in the UK, this book explores young men's involvement in domestic abuse, whether as victims, perpetrators or witnesses to violent behaviors between adults. Original survey data, focus group material and in-depth biographical interviews are used to make the case for a more thoroughgoing engagement with the meanings young men come to attribute to violent behavior, include the tendency among many to configure violence within families as "fights" that call for acts of male heroism. The book also highlights the dearth of services interventions for young men prone to domestic abuse, and the challenges of developing responsive practice in this area. Each section of the book highlights further online resources that those looking to conduct research in this area or apply its insights in practice can draw upon.

Published in 1996, this book advocates and persuasively exemplifies a qualitative sociology of childhood, spoken repeatedly through children's voices. After a long period of dormancy, interest in the sociology of childhood became a focus of attention and scholarly interest. Developments in practice by professionals working and learning in the fields of welfare, education, and youth and community studies have been paralleled by the emergence of specialist courses within sociology degrees. Yet the challenges raised by the sociology of childhood remain marginalised within the social sciences more generally. A Case of Neglect? provides an accessible reader and review of the field. Heard wherever possible through children's and young people's voices, it provides a penetrating insight into their understandings and experiences of their own and adults' worlds. It also provides a readable and absorbing review of qualitative applications in the sociology of childhood, and a counter to the common reliance on evidence derived from quantitative approaches. The fieldwork applications range across the often hidden worlds of children's and young people's involvement in prostitution, their experience of abuse, black children's experiences of social services, children's school cultures, naturist children and childlessness. Always arresting and sometimes poignant, A Case of Neglect? works towards a sociology which is both of and for childhood. This book was originally published as part of the Cardiff Papers in Qualitative Research series edited by Paul Atkinson, Sara Delamont and Amanda Coffey. The series publishes original sociological research that reflects the tradition of qualitative and ethnographic inquiry developed at Cardiff. The series includes monographs reporting on empirical research, edited collections focussing on particular themes, and texts discussing methodological developments and issues.

Surveys reveal that domestic abuse is more commonplace among teenagers and young adults than older populations, yet surprisingly little is written about young men's involvement in it. Reporting on a three-year study based in the UK, this book explores young men's involvement in domestic abuse, whether as victims, perpetrators or witnesses to violent behaviors between adults. Original survey data, focus group material and in-depth biographical interviews are used to make the case for a more thoroughgoing engagement with the meanings young men come to attribute to violent behavior, include the tendency among many to configure violence within families as "fights" that call for acts of male heroism. The book also highlights the dearth of services interventions for young men prone to domestic abuse, and the challenges of developing responsive practice in this area. Each section of the book highlights further online resources that those looking to conduct research in this area or apply its insights in practice can draw upon.

Published in 1996, this book advocates and persuasively exemplifies a qualitative sociology of childhood, spoken repeatedly through children's voices. After a long period of dormancy, interest in the sociology of childhood became a focus of attention and scholarly interest. Developments in practice by professionals working and learning in the fields of welfare, education, and youth and community studies have been paralleled by the emergence of specialist courses within sociology degrees. Yet the challenges raised by the sociology of childhood remain marginalised within the social sciences more generally. A Case of Neglect? provides an accessible reader and review of the field. Heard wherever possible through children's and young people's voices, it provides a penetrating insight into their understandings and experiences of their own and adults' worlds. It also provides a readable and absorbing review of qualitative applications in the sociology of childhood, and a counter to the common reliance on evidence derived from quantitative approaches. The fieldwork applications range across the often hidden worlds of children's and young people's involvement in prostitution, their experience of abuse, black children's experiences of social services, children's school cultures, naturist children and childlessness. Always arresting and sometimes poignant, A Case of Neglect? works towards a sociology which is both of and for childhood. This book was originally published as part of the Cardiff Papers in Qualitative Research series edited by Paul Atkinson, Sara Delamont and Amanda Coffey. The series publishes original sociological research that reflects the tradition of qualitative and ethnographic inquiry developed at Cardiff. The series includes monographs reporting on empirical research, edited collections focussing on particular themes, and texts discussing methodological developments and issues.

English for life for the intermediate phase is an integrated language text. The series: offers a wide selection of texts for integrated literature and grammar studies; caters for the needs and interests of intermediate phase learners by developing their communication skills in various registers and contexts, and extending their knowledge of English grammar and spelling; empowers learners to respond with confidence and ease to the challenges of our dynamic, multicultural society; follows a text-based and communicative approach; encourages self-management, critical thinking, creativity and effective communication in a variety of situations and contexts.

English for life for the intermediate phase is an integrated language text. The series: offers a wide selection of texts for integrated literature and grammar studies; caters for the needs and interests of intermediate phase learners by developing their communication skills in various registers and contexts, and extending their knowledge of English grammar and spelling; empowers learners to respond with confidence and ease to the challenges of our dynamic, multicultural society; follows a text-based and communicative approach; encourages self-management, critical thinking, creativity and effective communication in a variety of situations and contexts.

English for life for the intermediate phase is an integrated language text. The series: offers a wide selection of texts for integrated literature and grammar studies; caters for the needs and interests of intermediate phase learners by developing their communication skills in various registers and contexts, and extending their knowledge of English grammar and spelling; empowers learners to respond with confidence and ease to the challenges of our dynamic, multicultural society; follows a text-based and communicative approach; encourages self-management, critical thinking, creativity and effective communication in a variety of situations and contexts.

The Teacher’s Guide for English for Life Grade 11 has been compiled according to the requirements of the National Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement. The Teacher’s Guide supports the teacher’s task by providing Teaching, Learning and Assessment Plans for the year; guidance for lesson planning and classroom practice; a formal assessment programme; daily assessment with the activities; answer keys for each module; guidance in the form of information boxes; a user-friendly lay-out.

The English for Life Home Language series contains contemporary learning and teaching material for home language learners and uses similar themes to provide a source of general knowledge of increasing depth. English for Life is an integrated language text, compiled according to the requirements of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement and approved by the National Department of Education for use in schools. The texts extend the learner’s understanding and application of language usage and language skills, as learners are required to interpret and respond to a variety of visual material; reading and understanding literature. A Teacher’s Guide for each level provides suggestions for presenting lessons and a full set of answer keys. An accompanying CD assists teachers with copies of rating scales: rubrics, crosswords and dealing with exams.

English for life for the intermediate phase is an integrated language text. The series: offers a wide selection of texts for integrated literature and grammar studies; caters for the needs and interests of intermediate phase learners by developing their communication skills in various registers and contexts, and extending their knowledge of English grammar and spelling; empowers learners to respond with confidence and ease to the challenges of our dynamic, multicultural society; follows a text-based and communicative approach; encourages self-management, critical thinking, creativity and effective communication in a variety of situations and contexts.

English for life for the intermediate phase is an integrated language text. The series: offers a wide selection of texts for integrated literature and grammar studies; caters for the needs and interests of intermediate phase learners by developing their communication skills in various registers and contexts, and extending their knowledge of English grammar and spelling; empowers learners to respond with confidence and ease to the challenges of our dynamic, multicultural society; follows a text-based and communicative approach; encourages self-management, critical thinking, creativity and effective communication in a variety of situations and contexts.

English for life for the intermediate phase is an integrated language text. The series: offers a wide selection of texts for integrated literature and grammar studies; caters for the needs and interests of intermediate phase learners by developing their communication skills in various registers and contexts, and extending their knowledge of English grammar and spelling; empowers learners to respond with confidence and ease to the challenges of our dynamic, multicultural society; follows a text-based and communicative approach; encourages self-management, critical thinking, creativity and effective communication in a variety of situations and contexts.

The public inquiry that followed the death of Maria Colwell had profound implications for the developing profession and practice of social work in the UK. This book describes the politics, professional concerns and public interest - both local and national - that surrounded the inquiry and its aftermath, and shows how the concerns of this landmark child abuse case have still failed to find a satisfactory resolution today. Social work, then and now, remains 'on trial'.

Scandals do not just happen. They are made. They are constructed out of such everyday tragedies as the small carelessnesses and institutional brutality of the long stay hospital, the abuse of children or the violent deaths of innocent bystanders. This book, by examining the landmark scandals of the post-war period, including more recent ones, such as the Victoria Climbie Inquiry, reveals how scandals are generated, to what purposes they are used and whose interests they are made to serve. In particular, it examines the role of the public inquiry, an increasingly familiar policy device, in the process whereby the 'story' of a particular scandal is told and its meaning fixed. Using transcripts, press coverage, materials from the Public Record Office and other contemporary sources each of the scandals described in the book is located in its own historical and policy context in order to explore the complex cause and effect relationship between public policy and scandal.

Paul Castle loves his son Jack and hates being a Burger Bar Dad. Seeing his son only on Wednesdays and Saturdays pulls him apart. His ex-wife is a thrusting ambitious banker and he is a middling, not very ambitious Birmingham journalist with hopes of being a playwright. The divorce gave her the house, and he got the guilt. He's just about keeping it together, but after a disastrous parents evening, Paul discovers that Jack's mother is planning to move to London and put Jack in a private boarding school. Paul must quickly sort his priorities and his life as he embarks on a hilarious campaign to frustrate his ex-wife's plan. However, his life is just about to get even more complicated, when he meets Gillian and begins to remember the joys of being in love. All too soon, he is confronted with the reality that in order to maintain even his inadequate Burger Bar relationship with Jack, he will have to move down South. As he falls quickly in love with Gillian, he is then offered the chance to be a playwright in Birmingham. How can he choose between being with Gillian or being with Jack?

The true story of how Rob Jones became addicted to drugs and alcohol and his struggles to get himself clean. Using fitness training and will-power he has conquered his demons and is moving on. This book shows his journey and gives an insight into getting fit and exercises to show how it's done.

Drawing on a three-year multidisciplinary study of children of divorced parents, the authors, leading academics in their fields, present a much-needed guide to understanding the experience of children who are experiencing parental separation. This book provides an in-depth account of how children are actively involved in the process of divorce and how they shape that experience. The topics discussed include how children find out that their parents are separating; how children tell other people about what is happening to them and their family; how parent-child relationships change after separation and ways in which children adapt and cope during and immediately after their parents' divorce. The authors show what children want and need to know as the process of divorce unfolds and how professionals can respond appropriately to help them to understand and adjust to their changing circumstances. Divorcing Children addresses the weaknesses of current legislation in family justice and suggests ways of improving the skills and knowledge of all professionals who work with children during this difficult period in children's lives.