Participatory Approaches in Child and Family Social Work

Creating Meaningful Relationships and Empowering Families

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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Beskrivning

Child and family social work faces pressing challenges, from high care rates – particularly among marginalised communities – to limited family involvement in decision-making. How can social work evolve to better empower children and families? Rooted in original empirical research, this edited volume argues for collaborative, relationship-based practice. It explores participatory approaches to working with both children and parents/caregivers, innovative advocacy strategies and emerging trends, including increasing use of digital platforms. Essential reading for academics, policy makers and practitioners working in child welfare and social work, it provides evidence-based guidance for fostering inclusive, family-centred social care. Using interviews and observations, it amplifies the voices of those directly involved in the social care system while offering practical tools for creating more responsive, effective and ethical social work practices.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2026-01-13
Mått:156 x 234 x 16 mm
Vikt:540 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:256
Förlag:Bristol University Press
ISBN:9781447373377

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Clive Diaz is Senior Academic Leader for the Rees Centre, Department of Education, at the University of Oxford. Sammi Fitz-Symonds is Research Associate in the School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University. Tim Fisher is National Practice Lead at Kinship and founder of Relational Activism.

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“This thought-provoking book provides a compelling argument for the centrality of participatory practices with children, families and communities. Bringing together a range of contributors, models of practice are presented, systemic barriers discussed and fundamental values reaffirmed. This book is a must-read for students, practitioners and policy makers.” Anna Gupta, Royal Holloway, University of London “An essential contribution to participatory scholarship – bridging theory, practice and lived experience with clarity, compassion and conviction.” Lisa Merkel-Holguin, University of Colorado Anschutz

Innehållsförteckning

PART I: Foundations and contemporary challenges1. Introduction - Hayley Pert, Clive Diaz, Sammi Fitz-Symonds and Shane Powell2. Increasing and varying rates of children in out-of-home care: insights from Ecological Systems Theory - Sophie Wood3. Contemporary challenges in social work service delivery to children and families - Liz Frost4. Participation and decision-making - Hayley PertPART II: Advocacy and family participation5. Family Drug and Alcohol Courts - David Westlake and Melissa Meindl6. Strengthening families through Family Group Conferencing - Lorna Stabler, Tim Fisher and Kar Man Au7. Parent activism in child welfare in high- income countries - David Tobis and Fae Rowley8. Models of parental advocacy in child and family social work - Shane Powell, Clive Diaz, Tim Fisher, Kar Man Auand Jourdelle Bennett9. Advocacy for children in care - Sammi Fitz-Symonds and Lorna StablerPART III: Rights and innovation10. Children in Care Councils - Clive Diaz, Sammi Fitz-Symonds and Elen Newton11. Digital participation and technology in social work - Sammi Fitz-Symonds and Shane Powell12. Concluding reflections - Clive Diaz and Tim Fisher