1st Edition
Captive Clients Social Work with Families of Children Home on Trial
By June Thoburn
Copyright 1980
216 Pages
by
Routledge
216 Pages
by
Routledge
216 Pages
by
Routledge
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Originally published in 1980 when about a third of all British children found to be in need of statutory care were living at home ‘on trial’ with parents or relatives. Still under-researched today, little had yet been written about these children, so this book, based on a detailed study of a sample of such children and their families, was welcomed by all who worked in the field of child care. It... Read more
Preface. Acknowledgements. 1. The Theoretical Framework 2. Outline of the Study and Methods Used 3. Some Illustrative Case Studies 4. Parents and Children 5. The Process of Care: Its Impact on Parents and Children 6. The Social Workers and the Help They Offered 7. Decision-Making and Placement Policy 8. Who Goes Home? Some Conclusions and Suggestions for an Improved Service. Appendix I: The Legal Framework. Appendix II: Introductory Letter from the Director of Social Services. Notes. Bibliography. Index.
Biography
June Thoburn
