New Theories for Social Work Practice : Ethical Practice for Working with Individuals, Families and Communities

Social work theory and practice is evolving, and, this edited collection explains both what the latest developments are and how to use them in practice. Exploring the challenges currently being faced within social work, it shows new ways social workers can conceptualise and respond to these issues. It covers emerging theory relating to work with families, children and young people, refugees, older people, indigenous practice and more, while explaining different models that can be used. It explores interventions in different contexts including community development, mental health settings, partnerships with disabled people, work with Pacific communities, cross-cultural practice and the elements of evidence-informed and ethical practice. Social work theory and practice are evolving, and this edited collection explains both what the latest developments are and how to use them in practice. Exploring the challenges currently being faced within social work, this book shows new ways social workers can conceptualise and respond to these issues. It covers emerging theory relating to work with families, young people, refugees, indigenous practice and more, while explaining different models that can be used. Interventions in different contexts are explored in depth, including mental health settings, partnerships with disabled people, Pacific communities, and cross-cultural-practice. This is an indispensable guide for anyone wanting to learn how social work can be applied across these diverse experiences Serving as an indispensable guide to the latest developments in social work theory, this book also shows you how to apply this knowledge in your daily practice. Covering the emerging ideas and fields of practice, this book will show how social work can be applied across these diverse ideas.