Care in social work with children and families theory, everyday practices and possibilities for social change / Maria Appel Nissen, Mie Engen and Andreas M©ıller J©ırgensen.

Author/creator Appel Nissen, Maria, 1971-
Other author Engen, Mie, 1975-
Other author M©ıller J©ırgensen, Andreas, 1981-
Format Electronic
Publication InfoLondon ; New York : Routledge Taylor & Francis Group, 2023.
Descriptionxx, 122 pages ; 24 cm
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Abstract "This book analyses the types of and possibilities for care in social work with families in situations where evidence-based programmes, standardized forms of risk-assessment and intervention, performance management and incentives to increase cost-effectiveness take precedence. Offering a new framework for understanding and exploring theories and practices of care in social work with families, it is structured into a comprehensive introduction to care theory and its relevance for social work. This includes critical reflections on 'the missing link' between care theory and social work theory and the need for care theory in research on and social work with families. A new framework for understanding core elements, dimensions, and dilemmas of care in social work. This is based in theory and international research and is illustrated with exemplary 'thick' ethnographic cases of statutory social work, homebased social work, and family treatment. Suggestions for enabling social change of the conditions for and practices of care in social work with families. By allowing critical reflection on this topic, this book will be of interest to all scholars, students and academics of social work and other professions dealing with child protection"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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LCCN 2022054350
ISBN9781032308715 (hardback)
ISBN9781032310367 (paperback)
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