Advocacy and Social Work Practice

Name: Advocacy and Social Work Practice
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ISBN: 9780335243037

ISBN-10: 0335243037

ISBN-13: 9780335243037

Edition: 2012

Authors: Tom Wilks

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Skills in advocacy are essential for every social work student and practitioner. This accessible book provides an introduction to advocacy, examining the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to undertake advocacy roles and work constructively with the growing number of independent advocates.Beginning with the historical background to advocacy and its place within social work, the book explores different definitions and understandings of advocacy and explores a range of practice models, presenting a multi-dimensional model as an analytic framework. The book also includes:A range of practical examples from a variety of different settings, linking theory and practiceA strong focus…

Book details

Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date: 4/16/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 208
Size: 6.77" wide x 9.45" long x 0.59" tall
Weight: 0.880
Language: English



Tables and Figures


Acknowledgements


Introduction



Advocacy's Place Within Social Work Practice



Dimensions of Advocacy



Current Practice Issues



The Value Base of Advocacy



Advocacy Practice Models



Advocacy Skills: Presenting a case



Advocacy Skills: Assertiveness and negotiation



Advocacy Futures


Conclusion


References


Index