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This important new book draws on an international literature to present theoretically grounded practical guidance to social workers in their work with families from a diversity of racial, ethnic, cultural and faith...
This important new book draws on an international literature to present theoretically grounded practical guidance to social workers in their work with families from a diversity of racial, ethnic, cultural and faith backgrounds. It uses empirical research, public inquiries and serious case reviews to identify common issues and professional dilemmas.
Provides a cross cultural approach to child protection
Child protection continues to be a hot topic
Public inquires and serious case reviews indicate that some failures to protect children are due to a poor understanding of a family's cultural heritage and religious beliefs
An Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Diversity.- White Privilege and Anglocentric Values.- Race, Ethnicity and Anti-oppressive Practice.- Concepts and Models of Cultural Competence.- Family Organisation and Childrearing.- Practice with Ethnic Communities.- Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Recent Migrants.- Children’s Health and Parental Care.- Communication and Families from Ethnic Minorities.- Culturally Competent Risk Assessment
Dr. Siobhan E. Laird qualified as a social worker in 1994 and became Head of Social Work at the University of Ghana in 1998. She is associate professor at the Centre for Social Work, University of Nottingham.
Dr. Prospera Tedam was principal lecturer in social work and practice quality at Anglia Ruskin University. Appointed to the Family Returns Panel of the Home Office, she has advised on child safeguarding matters.
Dr. Siobhan E. Laird qualified as a social worker in 1994 and became Head of Social Work at the University of Ghana in 1998. She is associate professor at the Centre for Social Work, University of Nottingham.
Dr. Prospera Tedam was principal lecturer in social work and practice quality at Anglia Ruskin University. Appointed to the Family Returns Panel of the Home Office, she has advised on child safeguarding matters.
