Cowburn, M and Myers, JS ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8381-2105
2016,
Social work with sex offenders : making a difference
, Social Work: Making a Difference
, Policy Press, Bristol: UK.
Abstract
This topical book explores social work practice with people who have sexually offended. It addresses the emotional impacts of ‘facing the sex offender’, the importance of values and ethics in practice, it reviews popular and academic understandings of sex offenders and sex crimes It engages with current practice issues, including assessment and interventions, working in an inter-professional context and supporting workers. Written in an accessible style, and integrating practice exercises throughout the book helps readers reflect on theory, practice and developing emotional resilience. It will appeal to students, practitioners, policy makers and academics, in and beyond the discipline of social work
Item Type: | Book |
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Schools: | Schools > School of Health and Society > Centre for Applied Research in Health, Welfare and Policy |
Publisher: | Policy Press |
Series Name: | Social Work: Making a Difference |
ISBN: | 9781447301196 |
Funders: | Non funded research |
Depositing User: | Steve Myers |
Date Deposited: | 10 May 2016 07:15 |
Last Modified: | 27 Aug 2021 23:28 |
URI: | http://usir.salford.ac.uk/id/eprint/38913 |
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