Description:
The gap between the theory and the practice of working with Black and minority ethnic groups presents an ongoing conundrum for social work. This exciting textbook presents a new theory based on a rich understanding of the constraints and creativities of practice.
Taking a transformative approach, this accessible textbook presents evidence from both academics and practitioners. Contributions draw on real-life practice scenarios and present case studies to illustrate the many dimensions of working in a diverse society, encouraging students and practitioners to form innovative solutions to service delivery.
Covering practice themes including risk, co-production, interpreting, multi-disciplinary working and personalisation, this is vital reading for all students in social work, and practitioners undertaking continuing professional development.
Brief description: Charlotte Williams OBE is Professor of Social Work and Deputy Dean at RMIT University, Australia. She is a professionally qualified social worker with over 25 years of experience in social work education in the UK.
Review Quotes: "A really interesting collection that looks in some depth at social work with BME individuals and communities. It is very diverse, allowing for some excellent practice-based contributions on quite specialist topics."Jonathan Scourfield, Cardiff University