Parents Who Misuse Drugs and Alcohol
Effective Interventions in Social Work and Child Protection
Donald Forrester author Judith Harwin author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
Published:14th Jan '11
Should be back in stock very soon
This paperback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£89.95(9780470871508)
This insightful book examines the effects of parental substance misuse on children, offering research-based strategies for professionals and families. Parents Who Misuse Drugs and Alcohol provides a comprehensive overview.
In Parents Who Misuse Drugs and Alcohol, the authors delve into the pressing issues surrounding the impact of parental substance misuse on children. This volume addresses the growing public and professional concern about how drug and alcohol misuse by parents affects their children and families. It provides a comprehensive review of the challenges faced by professionals in child welfare, highlighting the complexities of the situation and the need for effective interventions. The book draws on the authors' own research and practical evidence to critique existing approaches and propose new strategies.
The authors offer a clear definition of 'misuse' and 'addiction,' exploring the various factors that influence these issues. They extensively review the latest evidence regarding the nature and impact of parental substance misuse on children, providing insights into how these challenges can affect family dynamics. Additionally, the book discusses how research and theoretical frameworks can assist both professionals and non-professionals in assessing families impacted by substance misuse.
Moreover, Parents Who Misuse Drugs and Alcohol provides an in-depth exploration of Motivational Interviewing as a critical tool in addressing these issues. The authors critically examine the challenges and limitations of implementing this approach in child and family settings. Finally, the findings are considered in the context of broader practice and policy implications, emphasizing the relevance of their insights across various fields that support vulnerable children and their families.
"There are some books that deserve a place in the small and well-thumbed libraries that accrue in practice settings, and this is one of them. I would regard it as essential reading for all those seeking to develop or improve practice with substance-misusing parents." (Oxford Journals Clippings, 1 January 2012)
"The practice of social work in relation to children at risk and the problem of substance misuse are both high up the public policy agenda and never out of the media spotlight. Forrester and Harwin draw on their own important research and that of others to raise challenging questions, not only about how social workers find it difficult to deal effectively with parental alcohol and drug problems, but also about the need to bring fresh thinking to social work more generally. The issues they raise, in a thoroughly engaging and scholarly way, make this a key text for all those concerned about families and children at risk and about the future of the social work profession.
—Jim Orford, Professor of Psychology, University of Birmingham, UK
ISBN: 9780470871515
Dimensions: 230mm x 152mm x 14mm
Weight: 381g
262 pages