Assessment in Social Work [Paperback]

Assessment is a core component of social work. Since first publication,Assessment in Social Workhas 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

Judith Milner was a counsellor, trainer and Independent Expert in child protection proceedings where there was substance misuse and domestic violence. Now retired, she is studying moral psychology.

Steve Myers is Director of Social Sciences at the University of Salford, UK.

Patrick O'Byrne is a Freelance counsellor, supervisor and family mediator and was formerly a senior lecturer at the University of Huddersfield, UK.
Judith Milner was a counsellor, trainer and Independent Expert in child protection proceedings where there was substance misuse and domestic violence. Now retired, she is studying moral psychology.
Steve Myers is Director of Social Sciences at the University of Salford, UK

Patrick O'Byrne is a Freelance counsellor, supervisor and family mediator and was formerly a senior lecturer at the University of Huddersfield, UK.

Assessment in Social Work is already a core text on our social work courses here in Trinity College Dublin. This four edition includes new chapters on systems theory and spirituality adding extra depth to an already rich textlCP