More than about solely safeguarding children, this text explores the interagency, collaborative nature of that safeguarding task. It is accessible, understandable and promotes a positive, collaborative agenda.

Empowerment has become a well-used term across a variety of work settings. But is it a central part of good practice or an empty word? And what of power? It is a central theme of human services practice but, like empowerment, is often only loosely examined. Part of the "Theory into Practice" series, this title deals with this subject.

For anyone who works, or plans to, with adults in any setting who are in need of care of support and who are unable to protect themselves from harm, exploitation or loss of independence, this book shows the need to offer them respect as citizens alongside protection from discrimination and abuse. It is part of the "Theory into Practice" series.

The social work profession has always been about care and control; but practitioners are generally more comfortable with the care element of their role. Ten contributors explore the complex nature of power and its use both in social work in general and the child care field in particular.

Focuses on the values that social work espouses as a profession, and its value in mental health services. This title includes chapters on social inclusion; personalisation; research; spirituality; the role of the social worker following new mental health legislation in 2005 and 2007; and an overview of policy over the years.

Solution-focused brief therapy uses techniques underpinned by theoretical assumptions about people and what is helpful in promoting change through empowering them to take responsibility for their lives. This book provides practice examples to different professional contexts. It contains exercises that help to illustrate how the approach works.