This ground-breaking text offers a comprehensive and penetrating account of how social developmental perspectives and attachment theory can illuminate practice in the field of child protection and family support. Drawing extensively throughout on fascinating case-study material, the text moves from an introduction to the key theories to a detailed outline of the main methods and processes. It offers a carefully developed and systematically tested practice and assessment model for professionals in this challenging and complex area and, as such, will be an invaluable resource for students and professionals alike.
Reputation of David Howe as someone who has produced some of the most influential social work theory and methodology in recent years
Builds on an already well known and respected publication by David Howe
Encompasses both theory and its practical application, thereby offering guidance for professionals in an area where very little is available by way of practical help and advice
Laced with fascinating and memorable case study material
David Howe
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