Best Practice in Social Work Critical Perspectives [Paperback]

Social work has laboured too long under a 'deficit' model that focuses on failings and problems of practice. Emphasising best practice, strengths and collaborative partnership this ambitious book seeks to redress the balance. Undergraduate and post-qualifying social work students alike will find it a useful resource.Introduction: Best Practice in Social Work: A Critical Perspective; K.Jones, B.Cooper & H.Ferguson.- PART I: CRITICAL BEST PRACTICE: CRITICAL PERSPECTIVES: The Theory and Practice of Critical Best Practice in Social Work; H.Ferguson; Beyond Anti-Oppressive Practice in Social Work: Best Practice and the Ethical Use of Power in Adult Care; A.Gardener; Situating Person and Place: Best Practice in Dementia Care; K.Jones with I.Powell; Emotional Engagement in Social Work: Best Practice and Relationships in Mental Health Work; C.Keeping; Constructive First Engagement: Best Practice in Social Work Interviewing Keeping the Child in Mind; B.Cooper.- PART II: CRITICAL BEST PRACTICE: INTERVENTIONS AND INTERACTIONS: Best Practice in Social Work Interviewing: Processes of Negotiation and Assessment; B.Cooper; Best Practice in Child Protection: Preventing and Healing Child Abuse; S.Leigh & A.Farmer; Best Practice in Child Protection and Family Support: Promoting Child Safety and Democratic Families H.Ferguson; Best Practice in Child Advocacy: Matty's Story; J.Dalrymple & H.Horan; Best Practice in Adult Protection: Safety, Choice and Inclusion; K.Jones &