Over twenty-five years and through five editions, Walter I. Trattner's From Poor Law to Welfare State has served as the standard text on the history of welfare policy in the United States. T ...more on ebook "From Poor Law to Welfare State, 6th..."

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 ob ...more on ebook "Needs ABC: Acquisition and Behaviou..."

The autobiography of an ex-offender and twice-times inmate of Barlinnie Prison, now a social work team-leader in his native Scotland. As a local hard case, author Allan Weaver took no pris ...more on ebook "So You Think You Know Me..."

With contributions from: Eric Blyth, Ken Daniels, Julia Feast, Robert Lee, Nina Martin, Alexina McWhinnie, Derek Morgan, Clare Murray, Sharon Pettle, Claire Potter, Jim Richards and Francois ...more on ebook "Assisted Human Reproduction: Psycho..."

Presenting up-to-date models of policy and practice, "Children and Young People Who Sexually Abuse Others" offers key research findings about the incidence, prevalence and characteristics of ...more on ebook "Children and Young People Who Sexua..."

Inside the Parrot Cage begins with the stories Joachim tells Jean as his life nears its end. His earliest memory is that of playing and getting trapped inside a parrot cage at his aunt's hot ...more on ebook "Inside the Parrot Cage..."

Social Work and Minorities ...more on ebook "Social Work and Minorities..."

The most current and relevant best practices for working with diverse groups within Latino cultureIt is estimated that in just two generations, the United States will follow Mexico ...more on ebook "Solving Latino Psychosocial and Hea..."

This timely handbook provides practical information and evidence-based findings on the most effective and current prevention interventions and programmes available regarding adult emotional, ...more on ebook "Handbook of Preventive Intervention..."

"The delivery of effective family support is a key global child welfare issue, yet there is little consensus on what constitutes family support or what the best ways are to evaluate it. Eval ...more on ebook "Evaluating Family Support: Thinking..."