Assessment in Social Work

Description

Assessment is a core component of social work. Since first publication, Assessment in Social Work has provided students and practitioners with a clear overview of the complex issues they face and a map of the theory they need to draw on in order to conduct thorough, effective and meaningful assessments. New to this Edition: – Updated and revised chapter on Signs of Safety/Strengths in light of recent research and guidance – Coverage of recording and sharing information included throughout the text – Added coverage of confidentiality and inter-agency workingUpdated material in light of the Mental Capacity Act – More material on Cultural differences throughout – Updated legislation and professional guidance throughout Refreshed and updated examples thought-out the text – A more detailed outline of the different national perspectives within the UK

• Author: Judith Milner, Steve Myers, Patrick O'Byrne
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
• Published: 2020-03-03
• Pages: 301
• ISBN-13: 9781350313194