Assessment in Social Work - 5th Edition by Judith Milner & Steve Myers & Patrick O'Byrne (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Assessment is a core component of social work. Since first publication, Assessment in Social Work has provided students and practitioners with a clear overview of the complex issues they face and a map of the theory they need to draw on in order to conduct thorough, effective and meaningful assessments.

New to this Edition:
- Updated and revised chapter on Signs of Safety/Strengths in light of recent research and guidance
- Coverage of recording and sharing information included throughout the text
- Added coverage of confidentiality and inter-agency workingUpdated material in light of the Mental Capacity Act
- More material on Cultural differences throughout
- Updated legislation and professional guidance throughout Refreshed and updated examples thought-out the text
- A more detailed outline of the different national perspectives within the UK

From the Back Cover

Assessment is a crucial social work task. Yet there is so much to consider that it can sometimes feel overwhelming. This book gives you structured, practical guidance on how to approach this vital professional skill. In a clear and accessible style, the authors provide both the theory behind assessment as well as helpful practice examples.

At the heart of this authoritative book is a set of theoretical maps to guide social workers' thinking and decision-making when undertaking assessment. Highlights of this fourth edition are:

• insights into the kind of high-quality collaborative assessment that is most likely to lead to effective interventions
  
• chapters discussing the specific challenges of assessment in children's and adult services
  
• careful analysis of the latest legislation and government guidance
  
• engaging features such as case studies, questions to challenge your perceptions, and thinking points to make you consider your own experience in the workplace.
  

This fully revised edition of a tried-and-tested text gives social work students and practitioners alike a coherent and reliable guide to best practice.

Review Quotes

"Assessment in Social Work is already a core text on our social work courses here in Trinity College Dublin. This four edition includes new chapters on systems theory and spirituality adding extra depth to an already rich text. I cannot recommend it highly enough as an essential resource for social work students and new graduates." --Trish Walsh, School of Social Work and Social Policy, Trinity College Dublin

"This superb 4th edition ranks among the few 'must have' books for students, academics and practitioners. Its thoughtful and imaginative approach to complex issues is outstanding." --Bernard Moss, Emeritus Professor of Social Work Education and Spirituality Staffordshire University, UK

"I am delighted to see a fourth edition of one of my favourite social work textbooks." --Sally Holland, Director, CASCADE Children's Social care Research and Development Centre, Cardiff University, UK

About the Author

Judith Milner was a counsellor, trainer and Independent Expert in child protection proceedings where there was substance misuse and domestic violence. Now retired, she is studying moral psychology.

Steve Myers is Director of Social Sciences at the University of Salford, UK.

Patrick O'Byrne is a Freelance counsellor, supervisor and family mediator and was formerly a senior lecturer at the University of Huddersfield, UK.
Judith Milner was a counsellor, trainer and Independent Expert in child protection proceedings where there was substance misuse and domestic violence. Now retired, she is studying moral psychology.
Steve Myers is Director of Social Sciences at the University of Salford, UK

Patrick O'Byrne is a Freelance counsellor, supervisor and family mediator and was formerly a senior lecturer at the University of Huddersfield, UK.