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Social problems are endemic to all societies. The UK is no
exception and is grappling with a plethora of issues including
poverty, family breakdown, domestic violence, teenage pregnancy,
child abuse and neglect, youth offending, alcohol and drug misuse,
mental health issues, homelessness, and ethnic and religious
discrimination. These problems have huge implications for the
individual, the family unit and society at large and take their
toll on health, wellbeing, and community resources. They place an
enormous amount of strain on government finances and the welfare
state, and add to the burden on social institutions, such as the
National Health Service and the social work and criminal justice
systems. Contemporary Social Problems in the UK explores a wide
range of social problems in the UK. Each social problem has been
explored using a range of psychosocial theories to generate an
understanding of various causal factors and to examine the linkages
between different social problems. Government policy and
legislation, remedial measures, preventive approaches, and
strategies of intervention are also considered for each social
problem that has been dealt with. Each chapter deals with a
particular social problem and has been penned by an expert in that
topic. The endeavour has been to provide a multi-dimensional
overview of the social problem in a manner that is engaging and
easy to read. The end-of-chapter content includes supplementary
reading, useful topic related websites besides a quiz and
individual / group activities to generate discussion and stimulate
learning. This informative yet accessible textbook will be an
invaluable resource for instructors and students in the social
sciences as well as professionals who work with people who
experience some of these problems.
Social problems are endemic to all societies. The UK is no
exception and is grappling with a plethora of issues including
poverty, family breakdown, domestic violence, teenage pregnancy,
child abuse and neglect, youth offending, alcohol and drug misuse,
mental health issues, homelessness, and ethnic and religious
discrimination. These problems have huge implications for the
individual, the family unit and society at large and take their
toll on health, wellbeing, and community resources. They place an
enormous amount of strain on government finances and the welfare
state, and add to the burden on social institutions, such as the
National Health Service and the social work and criminal justice
systems. Contemporary Social Problems in the UK explores a wide
range of social problems in the UK. Each social problem has been
explored using a range of psychosocial theories to generate an
understanding of various causal factors and to examine the linkages
between different social problems. Government policy and
legislation, remedial measures, preventive approaches, and
strategies of intervention are also considered for each social
problem that has been dealt with. Each chapter deals with a
particular social problem and has been penned by an expert in that
topic. The endeavour has been to provide a multi-dimensional
overview of the social problem in a manner that is engaging and
easy to read. The end-of-chapter content includes supplementary
reading, useful topic related websites besides a quiz and
individual / group activities to generate discussion and stimulate
learning. This informative yet accessible textbook will be an
invaluable resource for instructors and students in the social
sciences as well as professionals who work with people who
experience some of these problems.
A humanitarian profession as diverse as the population it serves,
social work today has taken roots globally, as a profession that
enables people to deal with various complex and difficult
circumstances. Complexities may stem from individual, family or
structural issues that require a range of professional social work
skills to mitigate circumstances, alleviate distress and enhance
adjustment. Social work is concerned with ensuring the
responsiveness and effectiveness of various social institutions and
systems within which individuals belong and operate. The ultimate
goal, then, is to usher in a better quality of life and promote
psychosocial functioning of people and thereby an improved social
order. Social work education is hence the crucible where one's
professional repertoire is moulded and the professional acquires
knowledge, attitudes and skills so vital for effective and ethical
practice.
Child Protection and Child Welfare draws on the knowledge of child
protection experts and social care professionals to provide an
authoritative international overview of child protection strategy
and policy. Devoting particular attention to the role played by
culture in determining child welfare issues and child protection
responses, this book illustrates the impact of both long-term
influences, such as the legacy of the caste system in India, and
more recent global events, such as the development of international
trade in Ghana and shrinking budgets in Italy on national
approaches to supporting families and children. The international
perspective aims to enhance our understanding of the range of
possible approaches, encouraging researchers, policymakers and
practitioners to think critically about current models, and
providing insights for developing practice. This important book
will be essential reading for social workers, policy makers, child
protection service workers, commissioners and managers across child
and family welfare services, as well as researchers and academics
in the field.
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