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Abstract
This book analyses the types of and possibilities for care in social work with families in situations where evidence-based programmes, standardised forms of risk-assessment and intervention, performance management and incentives to increase cost-effectiveness take precedence.
Offering a new framework for understanding and exploring theories and practices of care in social work with families, it is structured into
• A comprehensive introduction to care theory and its relevance for social work. This includes critical reflections on "the missing link" between care theory and social work theory and the need for care theory in research on and social work with families.
• A new framework for understanding core elements, dimensions and dilemmas of care in social work. This is based in theory and international research and is illustrated with exemplary "thick" ethnographic cases of statutory social work, homebased social work and family treatment.
• Suggestions for enabling social change of the conditions for and practices of care in social work with families.
By allowing critical reflection on this topic, this book will be of interest to all scholars, students and academics of social work and other professions dealing with child protection.
Offering a new framework for understanding and exploring theories and practices of care in social work with families, it is structured into
• A comprehensive introduction to care theory and its relevance for social work. This includes critical reflections on "the missing link" between care theory and social work theory and the need for care theory in research on and social work with families.
• A new framework for understanding core elements, dimensions and dilemmas of care in social work. This is based in theory and international research and is illustrated with exemplary "thick" ethnographic cases of statutory social work, homebased social work and family treatment.
• Suggestions for enabling social change of the conditions for and practices of care in social work with families.
By allowing critical reflection on this topic, this book will be of interest to all scholars, students and academics of social work and other professions dealing with child protection.
Original language | English |
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Publisher | Routledge |
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Number of pages | 144 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-032-30871-5 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-003-30791-4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 21 Apr 2023 |
Keywords
- Children
- Child Welfare
- Family
- Social Work
- Care
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CARE: Does Social Work Care? Exploring relational, emotional and embodied practices of social services for vulnerable children and their families
Nissen, M. A. (Project Manager), Engen, M. (Project Participant) & Jørgensen, A. M. (Project Participant)
01/08/2018 → 31/01/2023
Project: Research
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A framework for exploring and developing the power of care in social work
Engen, M., Jørgensen, A. M. & Nissen, M. A., 21 Apr 2023, Care in Social Work with Children and Families: Theory, Everyday Practices and Possibilities for Social Change. Nissen, M. A., Engen, M. & Møller Jørgensen, A. (eds.). Routledge, p. 101-116 16 p.Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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A theory of care for social work with families
Engen, M., Nissen, M. A. & Jørgensen, A. M., 21 Apr 2023, Care in Social Work with Children and Families: Theory, Everyday Practices and Possibilities for Social Change. Appel Nissen, M., Engen, M. & Møller Jørgensen, A. (eds.). 1 ed. New York: Routledge, p. 17-33 16 p.Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Care as a relational practice: The possibility of solidary authority
Engen, M., 20 Jun 2023, Care in Social Work with Children and Families: Theory, Everyday Practices and Possibilities for Social Change. Nissen, M. A., Engen, M. & Møller Jørgensen, A. (eds.). 1 ed. New York: Routledge, p. 34-49 15 p.Research output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review