Social Work and Sexuality

'...this is an important book which makes a significant contribution to our understanding of anti-discriminatory practice. It is challenging and thought-provoking, and will be of considerable interest and value to students and practitioners committed to the development of competent social work practice with lesbians and gay men.' - Gill McIvor, Community Care

It examines how lesbian and gay politics have impacted on professional knowledge and practice and looks at the questions faced by social workers who identify as lesbian or gay.This important textbook offers clear and concise discussion of the key theoretical and practical issues that sexuality raises for social work. It examines how lesbian and gay politics have impacted on professional knowledge and practice and looks at the questions faced by social workers who identify as lesbian or gay. It discusses the importance of anti-discriminatory practice with lesbian and gay clients in a range of practice settings, looking specifically at work with children and families, vulnerable adults and offenders.