Sexual issues in social work
Steve Myers author Judith Milner author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Policy Press
Published:4th Apr '07
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Social workers and social care practitioners are increasingly required to engage directly with matters relating to sex and sexuality in their everyday work. Policies and guidance on how to approach these sensitive areas are emerging. This book provides busy practitioners with a ready reference for the day-to-day problems that they are likely to face in key areas of engagement, such as promoting sexual health, preventing sexual violence, working with those subjected to sexual abuse, and engaging with the complexities of contemporary sexualities. The book: · reviews current policy in each area; · outlines the relevant guidance; · and provides links to further reading and other helpful sources of information. Concise but comprehensive, practical and accessible, the book is realistic in terms of what services practitioners can provide. "Sexual issues in social work" is essential reading for anyone who works with others where sex and sexuality have become part of the practice concerns.
"It explores how a "heteronormative" outlook affects our services to a wide range of people who do not fit within the heterosexual norm. ... The content is intriguing, challenging and thought provoking. It should appeal to people who remember that they came into social work to do more than tick boxes. The advice given and direction promoted is persuasive and refreshing. ... the authors's intention is to help to develop the skills and knowledge that social workers need to intervene in sexual matters confidently and effectively. They do that brilliantly. " Community Care
"Steve Myers and Judith Milner have wide experience in this challenging field. Their book is a well-presented account of their ideas on a number of important topics which are often neglected in main-stream social work texts, lucidly and helpfully discussing many of the current conflicts." Dr Alasdair J Macdonald, Consultant Psychiatrist, Research Coordinator European Brief Therapy Association and author of 'Solution-focused Therapy:Theory, Research and Practice'
"Sexual Issues and Social Work is an interesting and accessibly written introduction to a very important and neglected topic. Its practice focus is a particular strength, making it relevant to students and practitioners alike." Professor Brid Featherstone, Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, University of Bradford
ISBN: 9781861347121
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200 pages