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This is probably one of the most important book on domestic violence to be published in Britain in the last several years. What Works in Reducing Domestic Violence? presents a wealth of information on domestic violence and the strategies which have proved effective for dealing with it. The book is outstanding for in the quality and number of its contributors, all of whom are well-known and respected in the field. The book is written to be accessible to practitioners, academics and any one engaged in multi-agency work in this area.Focusing on how to improve agency responses to women?s needs, the chapters draw on a wide range of evaluations carried out internationally and on feedback from women themselves.Subjects covered include:? housing needs;?health services;the criminal justice response;?children?s needs;multi-agency working;perpetrators;?civil remedies;?outreach and advocacy.The book also examines what is known about the risks of domestic violence and its costs, and makes the case for targeted interventions which will ultimately save both lives and money. The bibliography offers a most helpful listing of recent work in this field. This book has its origins in work commissioned in 1999 by the Home Office of England and Wales under its Crime Reduction Programme Violence against Women Initiative. Summaries of the work in each area were published as a Crime Reduction Programme Briefing Note which proved to be one of the most popular collections that the Home Office ever issued. The reports, now available in this book, represent the views of the authors, and should not be taken to be Home Office or Government policy. However, they amount to a comprehensive guide- which any professional in this field will want to have always to hand. ContentsWomen survivors? views on domestic violence services Audrey Mullender and Gill HagueMeeting the needs of children who live with domestic violence Audrey MullenderDealing with perpetrators Audrey Mullender and Sheila BurtonWhat role can the Health services play? Leslie L Davidson, Valerie King, Jo Garcia, Sally MarchantEffective policing of domestic violence Jalna Hanmer and Sue GriffithsAccommodation provision for households experiencing domestic violence Debra Levison & Nicola HarwinDomestic violence and harassment: An assessment of the civil remedies Susan EdwardsNew directions in prosecuting domestic violence Susan EdwardsSupporting women and children in their communities: Outreach and advocacy approaches to domestic violence Liz Kelly and Cathy HumphreysMulti-agency initiatives as a response to domestic violence Gill HagueAssessing and managing the risk of domestic violence Sylvia Walby and Andrew MyhillMonitoring costs and evaluating needs Debbie Crisp and Betsy StankoJulie Taylor-Browne was a Principal Research Officer the Home Office, responsible for the Crime Reduction Programme?s Violence against Women Initiative.

Be Your Own Self-Esteem Coach guides readers through the field of self-esteem. The author explains the concept of self-esteem, shows how it develops in each of our lives and then how to enhance and maintain your self-esteem. From the book you will learn:. The two keys to boosting self-esteem . How to assess your level of self-esteem. How to enhance your level of self-esteem . How to maintain a healthy level of self-esteem ... and moreSelf-esteem is at the heart of everything we do. Our level of self-esteem determines how much we get out of life, it affects our parenting, relationships and occupational success.Be Your Own Self-Esteem Coach shows how you can maximise your greatest asset. Yourself!Dr Jerome Carson is a clinical psychologist holding posts at the Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, and the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust. He has been running self-esteem workshops since 1996 for health and social care professionals. He has co-edited three books and written or co-authored over 100 journal articles.

Perspectives on Later Life looks at interdependency, social living, family conflict, social isolation and social networks, and loss and grieving. Issues of staff training, support and morale are covered in some depth. ... exposes the inadequacy of training and support to staff based on outdated material reflecting out-dated attitudes ... The emphasis on the primacy of individual experience gives the book a particular relevance in the customer-oriented world of community care with its focus on individual user need, choice and advocacy rights. Community Care Contents: New Understandings of Later Life: Practice and Service ImplicationsAspects of Development in Later LifesDifferent Living Environments of Older PeoplesLater Life in Social ContextsSpecial Difficulties in AdjustmentsLoss and BereavementsI nformal CaresThe Contributions and Needs of Formal Carerss

This book provides an overview of the history, current state and future prospects of 22 residential child and youth care and education systems as they were at the time of writing. The book concentrates on Europe and North America.While not a formal comparative study, the contributors follow uniform guidelines thus enabling the reader to draw parallels between the various systems. Despite enormous cultural and social differences, similarities between the systems seemed greater than dissimilarities. The book also demonstrates how considerable progress had been made worldwide in the 25 years up to publication.The book is a companion volume to Recent Changes and New Trends in Extrafamilial Child Care: An international perspective, also published by Whiting and Birch.

Shifting the focus from poetry to the novel; from Afro-Cuban writing to the representation of Asian-Caribbean women; from the oral tradition to the scribal, this critical anthology develops the debate concerning ways of reading Caribbean women's literature. Framing The Word offers challenging perspectives from writers and critics alike writing and/or teaching in the Caribbean, the UK and the USA.Reflecting on the diversity within that body of literature generally known as Caribbean women's writing, Framing The Word moves beyond the celebratory to explore and substantiate the central questions of gender and genre. This book will be of special interest to students, teachers and a wider readership interested to become better informed about this remarkable and vibrant new writing. ContentsIsms and Schisms in the Critical FrameFraming The Word: Caribbean Women's Writing ?Merle Collins, Associate Professor in Creative Writing, University of Maryland, USAEn/Gendering Spaces: The Poetry of Marlene Nourbese Philip and Pamela Mordecai?Elaine Savory, New School for Social Research, New York, USAWriting for Resistance: Nationalism and Narratives of Liberation ?Alison Donnell, Lecturer in Post-Colonial Literatures, Nottingham Trent University, EnglandJamaica Kincaid's Prismatic Self and the Decolonialisation of Language and Thought ?Giovanna Covi, Researcher in English Language and Literature, University of Trento, ItalyViews from Within and Betwixt GenresFigures of Silence and Orality in the Poetry of M. Nourbese Philip?David Marriott, Lecturer in Literary and Cultural Studies, Queen Mary and Westfield College, London, EnglandSaint Lucian Lawòz and Lamagwit Songs Within the Caribbean and African Tradition?Morgan Dalphinis, Senior Lecturer/Caribbean Coordinator, Handsworth College, Birmingham, EnglandKeeping Tradition Alive?Jean Buffong, WriterNew Encounters: Availability, Acceptability and Accessibility of New Literature from Caribbean Women?Susanna Steele Senior Lecturer, University of Greenwich. and Joan Anim-Addo in Conversation Children Should Be Seen and Spoken To: or ... Writing For and About Children?Thelma Perkins , Teacher, South East London, England'A World Of Caribbean Romance': Reformulating the Legend of Love or: 'Can a Caress be Culturally Specific?'?Jane Bryce, Lecturer in African Literature, Cave Hill Department of English, University of the West IndiesHouses and Homes: Elizabeth Jolley's Mr Scobie's Riddle and Beryl Gilroy's Frangipani House?Mary Condé Lecturer in English, School of English and Drama, Queen Mary and Westfield College, London, England.Beyond the Divide of LanguageWomen Writers in Twentieth Century Cuba: An Eight-Point Survey?Catherine Davies, Professor, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Manchester University, England.Patterns of Resistance in Afro-Cuban Women's Writing: Nancy Morejón's 'Amo a mi amo' ?Conrad James, Lecturer, Department of Spanish and Italian, University of Durham, EnglandEncoding the Voice: Caribbean Women's Writing and Creole ?Susanne Mühleisen, Lecturer in Linguistics, Department of English, University of Hanover, Germany.Surinam Women Writers and Issues of Translation?Petronella Breinburg, Head of the Caribbean Centre, Goldsmiths' College, London, England.Out of a Diverse Caribbean WomanhoodFrangipani House Beryl Gilroy Writer'One of the Most Beautiful Islands in the World and One of the Unluckiest': ?Jean Rhys and Dominican National Identity Thorunn Lonsdale, Researcher, Queen Mary and Westfield College, London, EnglandAudacity and Outcome: Writing African-Caribbean Womanhood Joan Anim-Addo Coming Out of Repression: Lakshmi Persaud's Butterfly in the Wind?Kenneth Ramchand, Professor of West Indian Literature, University of the West Indies, St Augustine, and Professor of English, Colgate University, New York.

Interagency working on domestic violence has progressed much in recent years, with the introduction of domestic violence units and formal multi-agency arrangements involving the police, local authorities and specialist non-statutory organisations. Innovative work in the United Kingdom is paralleled by developments elsewhere.This book considers the policy implications of interagency approaches. It examines some of the theoretical concepts that underlie this work and brings together evaluations of innovative projects and examples of good interagency practice.The chapters are not all written from the same perspective. Some are more guarded or more critical of the approach than others. We hope that the book will offer to its readers information that will enable them to make their own assessments.Contents include: Multi-Agency Responses: A Dynamic Way Forward or a Face-Saver and Talking Shop Gill Hague, Research Fellow, Domestic Violence Research Group, University of Bristol . A Perspective from Women's Aid Nicola Harwin, National Co-Ordinator, Women's Aid Federation of England. . Domestic Violence and Interagency Child Protection Work Thangam Debbonaire, former National Children's Officer, Women's Aid Federation of England . The Multi-Agency Approach: A Panacea or Obstacle to Women's Struggles for Freedom from Violence? Pragna Patel, Southall Black Sisters . Feminist Reflections on Interagency Forums and the Concept of Partnership Liz Kelly, Director, Child and Women Abuse Studies Unit, University of North London . Equalities Issues in Multi-Agency Work Gill Hague, Charlene Henry, Chair, Derby Domestic Violence Action Group and Ann Webster, Equalities Officer, Derby City Council . Interagency Developments on Domestic Violence in Hammersmith and Fulham Robyn Holder, former Community Safety Officer, Hammersmith and Fulham . Leeds Interagency Project (Women and Violence) Andrea Tara-Chand, Manager Leeds Interagency Project . Reaching Joint Agreement on Domestic Violence Policies Annie Moelwyn-Hughes, former Co-Ordinator of Central Scotland M/A Project . Duluth: A Co-Ordinated Community Response to Domestic Violence Ellen Pence, National Training Project, Duluth, Minnesota and Martha McMahon, University of Victoria . Housing Agencies, Domestic Violence and Inter-Agency Work Ellen Malos, Research Fellow, Domestic Violence Research Group, University of Bristol . Policing Domestic Violence and Interagency Work  Sharon Grace, Crime and Criminal Justice Unit, Research and Statistics Directorate, Home Office . The Probation Perspective A E Stelman, B Johnson, S Hanley and J Geraghty, Domestic Violence Working Group, Association of Chief Officers of Probation . Social Services Response to Domestic Violence Audrey Mullender, Professor of Social Work, University of Warwick . Education and Domestic Violence Davina James-Hanman, Co-Ordinator, Greater London Domestic Violence ProjectNicola Harwin is National Coordinator, Women's Aid Federation of England, Gill Hague and Ellen Malos are Research Fellows, Domestic Violence Research Group, University of Bristol.

This book contains 14 papers written to celebrate the European Year of Older People and Solidarity between Generations in 1993. Issues of ageing are considered from the perspectives of demography, economics, social policy, sociology, community care, Buddhist philosophy, literature, and gender studies.The contributors from Germany, France and the UK include some of Erurope's most distinguished gerontologists.

Since its first issue in 1988, much interesting and inspiring material has been published in Groupwork. Most of this still says much of use to today's groupworkers, and there is a steady stream of requests for reprints. We are therefore making back volumes of Groupwork available in volume form.Authors in this volume include leading academic figures in the field as well as practitioners working in the field. Any groupworker will find this material of enduring interest.

This book describes the NEEDS-ABC Model, developed by the author, and shows the model in use in group, family, couple and individual therapies.An integrated therapeutic approach combines observation and elucidation of client and group process, using concepts also described in cognitive-behavioural, motivational, narrative and emotion-focused models.The Model emphasises the theme-based relational needs behind maladaptive behaviours, rather than the behaviours themselves, and is flexible in application to clients in a range of personal and therapeutic settings.NEEDS-ABC: A needs acquisition and behaviour change model for group work and other psychotherapies is written in a wholly accessible manner, making it applicable to a wide public within the field of psychotherapeutic care of clients engaging in group, couple and marriage therapy. It is based on decades of actual practice with these clients and offers an approach to emotional healing that can be adapted to a wide range of circumstances. Extensive use is made of carefully written case studies.Tom Caplan is Adjunct Professor, McGill University School of Social Work. Director and Supervisor at the McGill Domestic Violence Clinic. and Director and Supervisor Montreal Anger Management Centre. He also undertakes private practice with individuals, couples, families and groups.

Sickle cell is a multi-system disorder that in the USA and the UK predominantly, but not exclusively, affects those of black and minority ethnic communities. The disorder is not widely understood, so, when a sudden death of a black man in official custody is blamed on sickle cell trait (for example, Martin Lee Anderson in the USA or Alton Manning in the UK) the worlds of health, criminal justice, and black politics collide. This ground-breaking book examines: ¿ The myths about sickle cell disease ¿ The context of racism in the criminal justice systems in the UK and USA ¿ The misuse of sickle cell trait to explain away sudden deaths in custody ¿ The historic neglect of health care within prisons in the UK and USA ¿ The lack of care for those with sickle cell disease within the criminal justice system ¿ The lessons both for criminal justice systems, and for human rights and sickle cell campaigners. The book will interest: ¿ Members of the sickle cell community, including families, voluntary groups, and sickle cell chapters ¿ Health professionals including doctors, nurses, counsellors, and specialist sickle cell workers ¿ Members of the legal profession, including those specializing in inquests, human rights, prison law, criminal law, actions against the police, immigration, and clinical negligence ¿ Those involved in the criminal justice system, including prison, police, court and probation services. ¿ Coroners and medical examiners ¿ Human rights, civil liberties, and justice organizations ¿ Advocacy agencies representing black communities ¿ University lecturers in criminology, sociology, social policy, 'race' and ethnic relations, law, nursing, and medicine

Children's rights can only be promoted if policy and practice are based on an understanding of their needs: . What are the connections between harm to children and young people and their everyday experience? . What is the connection between social conditions, attitudes to children, their rights and needs and levels of harm? . How should policies for children and families and the organisation and style of child protection services respond? The book provides examples of good practice-in direct work with children and families and in changing procedures, organisation and policy-which draw on such an understanding of rights and needs. Multidisciplinary strategic planning and advanced practice are emphasised. Contents: The Legal Framework for Child Centred Practice . Links Between Disadvantage and Harm to Children . Race and Child Protection . Issues in Education . Young Women and Sexual Harassment . Issues for parents . Issues for Mothers . Theoretical Debates - Feminism and Post-Modernism . User Friendly Assessment Norma Baldwin is Professor of Social Work, University of Dundee.

This book reviews the state of knowledge on men and masculinities between ten European countries, emphasising both the differences and the similarities between them. The volume draws upon the outcomes of a recently-completed major research exercise undertaken by network funded by the European Commission-funded Research Network on Men in Europe. It contains contributions by some of Europe's leading scholars in the field. Special emphasis is placed on four key themes: home and work, social exclusion, violences, and health. There is also a particular focus on the fundamental changes taking place in Central and Eastern Europe in the post-socialist period; and to the questions of politics and ethnicity in contemporary Europe. Addressing politics, policy and analysis around men and masculinities in relation to these and other matters is an immensely urgent task not only for European and Trans-European political structures but also for European societies themselves. In the past, masculinity and men's powers and practices were taken for granted. Gender was largely seen as a matter of and for women. This is now changing in the face of rapid but contradictory social change. This book will be essential reading for anyone, whether academic, policymaker, or concerned citizen, who wishes to understand these social processes and their implications for the societies of Europe. Contents: Estonia Voldemar Kolga, Professor of Personality and Developmental Psychology, Head of the Women's Studies Centre, University of Tallinn Finland Jeff Hearn, Professor in the Swedish School of Economics, Helsinki; Emmi Lattu, Doctoral Student at the University of Tampere; Teemu Tallberg, Doctoral Student at the Swedish School of Economics, Helsinki; Hertta Niemi, Research Assistant and Doctoral Student at the Swedish School of Economics, Helsinki Germany Ursula Müller, Full Professor of Sociology and Director of the Interdisciplinary Women's Studies Centre, University of Bielefeld Ireland Harry Ferguson, Professor of Social Work, University of the West of England Latvia Irina Novikova, Director of the Centre for Gender Studies, University of Latvia Poland Elzbieta Oleksy, Full Professor of Humanities and Director of the Women's Studies Centre, University of Lodz and Joanna Rydzewska, Doctoral Candidate, Women's Studies Centre, University of Lodz United Kingdom Keith Pringle, Professor of Social Work, Aalborg University Bulgaria Dimitar Kambourov, Associate Professor in Literary Theory, Sofia University Czech Republic Iva Smidova, Doctoral Researcher, Sociology Department, Masaryk University Sweden Marie Nordberg, Doctoral Student in Ethnology, Goteborgs University

Professional practice is in crisis. The formal theoretical knowledge on which practitioners base their practice is often outstripped by rapid changes in the contexts of this practice. The unpredictability of workplace and broader contexts often renders existing traditional practices irrelevant or ineffective. How can practitioners develop new ways of working which are flexible and responsive? The reflective approach, whereby practitioners draw out their theories of action directly from their own practice, is becoming increasingly popular as a new approach which enables breakthroughs in practice impasses. Yet reflectivity is often difficult to teach and learn because it challenges traditional, often unquestioned, paradigms of knowledge development. Therefore, rather than simply arguing for a reflective approach, this book makes a unique contribution by actually modelling the use of the reflective approach in practice. Students, educators and practitioners are able to read illustrations of how individual social workers used a reflective process to break through specific dilemmas in their practice. Thus, they are enabled to understand a reflective approach by gaining in insight into their experience of it. Contributors to this volume come from Australia, the United Kingdom and North America. Their personal backgrounds are diverse. They report on seminal experiences in a wide range of settings, from community work in the Gorbals, to hospice care in Sydney, from child protection to work with addictions. The book will appeal to: . Trainers and managers in social work, social care and health . Social work students and trainees . Social work academics . Professional and vocational educators generally who are interested in gaining practical insights into the development of reflective understanding. Lindsey Napier is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Sydney. Jan Fook is Professor of Social Work, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia