Effective Advocacy in Social Work
1st Edition
eBook Features
-
Read Anywhere
Read your book anywhere, on any device, through RedShelf's cloud based eReader.
-
Digital Notes and Study Tools
Built-in study tools include highlights, study guides, annotations, definitions, flashcards, and collaboration.
-
Text-to-Speech Compatible
Have the book read to you!
-
Offline Access
(
100% )
The publisher of this book allows a portion of the content to be used offline.
-
Printing
(
20%
)
The publisher of this book allows a portion of the content to be printed.
-
Copy/Paste
(
20% )
The publisher of this book allows a portion of the content to be copied and pasted into external tools and documents.
Additional Book Details
Advocacy is an essential skill for social workers who need to be able to speak confidently on behalf of service-users in a range of situations. In this new book, Jane Dalrymple and Jane Boylan explore the theory and research behind advocacy to demonstrate how to achieve best practice. <p> </p> <p>Key topics covered include:</p> <p>- Independent advocacy</p> <p>- Supporting self-advocacy and decision-making</p> <p>- Challenging oppression</p> <p>- Negotiating with organisations</p> <p> </p> <p>Each chapter includes rich case examples, which help readers bring the discussion into the real life practice context. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Effective Advocacy in Social Work will be valuable reading for those studying social work at undergraduate and postgraduate level, as well as those working in practice and in interprofessional contexts. </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Jane Dalrymple is Senior Lecturer at the University of the West of England.</p> <p> </p> <p>Jane Boylan is Senior Lecturer at Keele University. </p>
| ISBNs | 1446292894, 9781446292891, 9781446201503, 9781446201503 |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 208 |
| Edition | 1st |