Social Policy for Social Work

Social Policy for Social Work provides a comprehensive, critical and engaging introduction to social policy for students and practitioners of social work. The text is clearly structured into three parts that cover contexts, policies and issues. The first part explores changing perspectives on social policy and social work and provides an introduction to the broad range of specific policy aspects discussed in part two which include: social security health and community care family and child care criminal justice. Part three focuses on key issues such as tackling divisions and inequalities, the control of services including empowering people receiving services, and future policy trends. Additionally, appendices provide a key to common abbreviations, dates of the main legislation and internet addresses of main information sources on policy and research. Illustrations from practice are included throughout to highlight implications for social work practice. The text focuses on contemporary Britain but also draws examples from European, global and historical contexts wherever appropriate. This exceptional text demonstrates clearly the relevance and implications of social policy for social work practice. It is an essential and practical resource for all students and practitioners in the welfare field.

Table of Contents:
PART 1: CONTEXTS Changing Perspectives on Social Policy and Social Work PART 2: POLICIES Social Security Employment Housing Health and Community Care Family and Child Care Youth Justice and Criminal Justice PART 3: ISSUES Tackling Divisions and Inequalities Organising and Delivering Social Services Financing Social Services Who Controls Social Services? Future Trends Appendix 1: Abbreviations Appendix 2: Key dates: Legislation and Official Publications Appendix 3: Internet Addresses for Information on Policy and Research Bibliography Index.

About the Author :
ROBERT ADAMS is Professor of Human Services Development, attached to the Policy Studies Research Centre, University of Lincoln, and Visiting Professor of Social Work, University of Teesside. He has worked in social work and criminal justice settings and is the author of a number of books, including Social Policy for Social Work and Quality Social Work. ROBERT ADAMS is Professor of Human Services Development, attached to the Policy Studies Research Centre, University of Lincoln, and Visiting Professor of Social Work, University of Teesside. He has worked in social work and criminal justice settings and is the author of a number of books, including Social Policy for Social Work and Quality Social Work.

Review :
'...a perceptive and critical view of social policy developments with respect to social work practice.' - David Denney, Social Policy