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Working With Adults At Risk From Harm
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About The Authormargaret Greenfields Is Reader In Social Policy And Research Director Of The Institute For Diversity Research, Inclusivity, Communities And Society (Idrics) At Buckinghamshire New University, Uk.Roger Dalrymple Is Reader In Education At Buckinghamshire New University, Uk.Agnes Fanning Is Head Of Department In Primary Care And Public Health At Buckinghamshire New University, Uk.Product DescriptionThis Important Book Brings Together Valuable Resources And Insights In A Key Area Of Practice Which Has Often Been Overlooked, And Where Disadvantage And Discrimination Are Rife, But Which Also Deserves And Demands Serious Attention Of The Kind Offered Here.Roger Smith, Professor Of Social Work Research, De Montfort University, Ukthis Comprehensive Book Uniquely Acknowledges The Overlap Between Different States Of Adult Vulnerability Within A Range Of Health, Social Care And Community Contexts. The Book Looks Beyond Social Work Practice And Legislative Focus To Examine The Categories Of At Risk And Vulnerable Adults. These Include Often Forgotten Groups Such As Homeless People, Prisoners And Migrant Workers.Through A Range Of Practical Examples, The Book Illustrates How Professionals Can Usefully And Effectively Intervene To Lessen The Chance Of A Member Of An Excluded Community Becoming At Greater Risk Of Further Vulnerability. The Book Includes: Explanations Of Core Themes And Implications For A Range Of Professionals And Service Providers With A Practical And Accessible Focus Case Studies And Practice Examples From Work With Vulnerable Groups Illustrative Examples Of How Different States Of Vulnerability Are Frequently Contingent Upon One Another Working With Adults At Risk From Harm Is Ideal For Thirdyear Undergraduate Students And Master'S Students In The Fields Of Social Work, Social Care, Community Health And Education, As Well As Staff Working In Public Sector Who Will Have Contact With Vulnerable Individuals In Their Professional Life.Contributors: Jill Aitken, David Bailey, Jennifer Burton, Caroline Cole, Jo Edwards, Michael Farquharson, Lalage Harries, Tennyson Mgutshini, Melanie Parris And Kate Potter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Working with Adults at Risk from Harm'? A: This book focuses on the vulnerabilities faced by adults at risk, including marginalized groups such as the homeless, prisoners, and migrant workers, and offers insights into effective interventions in social and health care contexts.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Margaret Greenfields, Roger Dalrymple, and Agnes Fanning, all of whom are affiliated with Buckinghamshire New University in the UK.
- Q: What type of professionals can benefit from this book? A: It is ideal for third-year undergraduate and Master's students in social work, social care, community health, and education, as well as public sector staff who engage with vulnerable populations.
- Q: Does the book include practical examples? A: Yes, it includes case studies and practice examples that illustrate how to effectively intervene with vulnerable groups.
- Q: How many pages does 'Working with Adults at Risk from Harm' have? A: The book contains 296 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Working with Adults at Risk from Harm' published? A: The book was published on September 1, 2011.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers core themes related to adult vulnerability, the implications for service providers, and the interrelationship between different states of vulnerability.
- Q: Who is the target audience for this book? A: The target audience includes students and professionals in social work, social care, community health, and education, particularly those who work with vulnerable adults.
- Q: Are there any specific groups highlighted in the book? A: Yes, the book specifically highlights often overlooked groups such as the homeless, prisoners, and migrant workers, emphasizing their unique vulnerabilities.