Social Work 

Now in its fourth edition, completely revised and updated, this book continues to offer in-depth coverage spanning both conceptual debates about empowerment and a range of practice issues. The text provides social workers with a clear framework for critical and empowering practice with service users and carers. The author offers an account of the development of empowerment and participation in practice, considering all dimensions, from work with individuals and groupwork, through to organizational, community and political aspects. The clarity and accessibility, as well as new examples reflecting varied global contexts and material on empowering children and adults, make it an essential resource at all levels of study. New to this Edition: - Strong emphasis on the needs of service users and a clear focus on how social workers may encourage service user and carer participation - Internationally diverse case studies and practice examples, reflecting global concerns as well as the changing service and practice terrains in the UK - New and extended material on empowering children and adults. Empowerment, participation and Social Work remains invaluable to social work students taking modules on social work methods and practice, working with service users and practical learning. 

Part 1 Theories, Models and Methods for Empowering Practice

1. Understanding Empowerment
2. Understanding Participation by
People Who Use Services and by Carers
3. Frameworks for Empowerment

Part II Practicing Empowerment

4. Self - Empowerment
5. Empowering Individuals
6. Empowering Groups
7. Empowering Organization
8. Empowering Communities and Political Systems
9. Empowering Research
10. Achieving Empowerment in Social Work
 

Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.