
Rooted in original empirical research, this edited volume argues for collaborative, relationship-based practice. It explores participatory methods, innovative advocacy strategies and emerging trends, including digital platforms and post-COVID-19 developments.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Introduction – Hayley Pert, Clive Diaz, Sammi Fitz-Symonds and Shane Powell
Part One: Foundations and Contemporary Challenges
2. Understanding variation and high rates of children in care – Sophie Wood
3. Contemporary challenges in Social Work service delivery to children and families – Liz Frost
4. Participation and decision making – Hayley Pert
Part Two: Advocacy and Family Participation
5. Family Drug and Alcohol Courts – Dave Westlake and Melissa Meindl
6. Family Group Conferences – Lorna Stabler, Tim Fisher and Kar Man Au
7. Parent Activism in Child Welfare – David Tobis and Fae Rowley
8. Parent Activism for Policy and System Change in Child Welfare – David Tobis and Fae Rowley
9. Peer Parental Advocacy in Child and Family Social Work: Shane Powell, Clive Diaz, Tim Fisher, Kar Man Au and Jourdelle Bennett
10. Advocacy for children in Care– Sammi Fitz-Symonds and Lorna Stabler
Part Three: Rights, Advocacy and Innovation
11. Children in Care Councils – Clive Diaz, Sammi Fitz-Symonds and Elen Newton
12. Digital Platforms in Social Work– Sammi: Fitz-Symonds, Verity Bennett and Shane Powell
13. Conclusion – Tim Fisher and Clive Diaz
Über den Autor
Clive Diaz is a Lecturer in Social Work at Cardiff University.