Practising Critical Reflection to Develop Emancipatory Change

Christine Morley is Associate Professor and Head of Social Work and Human Services at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia.

’Using sexual assault services as an example, this book demonstrates how liberating the theory and processes of critical reflection can be for those working in potentially challenging and disempowering situations. The framework for practitioners and their clients engenders a sense of hope and possibility, to see opportunities for action that can lead to personal and system change.’ Fiona Gardner, La Trobe University, Australia ’Morley’s work communicates how critical reflection can enable practitioners to overcome dominant discourses, transcend powerlessness and construct alternative ways of reasoning and acting. Case studies of frontline workers provide clear guidance on activating critical reflection to achieve emancipatory approaches. This accessible book written by a leader in the field will appeal to human service practitioners, educators and those tasked with developing policies and practices.’ Linda Briskman, La Trobe University, Australia

• Foreword; Preface and Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 The Legal Response to Sexual Assault; Chapter 3 Theorising the Impact and Thinking about Change; Chapter 4 The Need for Law Reform; Chapter 5 Alternatives for Thinking about Change: Critical Postmodernism and Critical Reflection; Chapter 6 Stories from Front-line Practice; Chapter 7 Identifying and Challenging Barriers to Change; Chapter 8 Finding Alternative Paths: Resisting Further Obstacles to Change; Chapter 9 How Does Critical Reflection on Practice Develop Possibilities for Change?; Chapter 10 Critical Postmodern Theory: Enhancing Feminist Practices and Prospects for Change; Chapter 11 Final Reflections and Concluding Comments;