Books in the Skills for Contemporary Social Work series

Evidence and knowledge are fundamental in professional practice. A key skill for social workers is understanding how to use the range of sources available.

Doing social work in a statutory setting is a challenge that all social workers will face. Social workers are required to work with people who don t necessarily want their help and who may be antagonistic or even hostile.

Assessing and managing risk is a daily challenge for social workers. Working with risk can be anxiety provoking and demanding, requiring great skill and high levels of confidence. In these complex situations, social workers have to work hard to get the balance right.