{"product_id":"9780745651972","title":"Working with Risk Skills for Contemporary Social Work","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSkills for Contemporary Social Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eWorking with Risk\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkills for Contemporary Social Work\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHazel Kemshall | Bernadette Wilkinson | Kerry Baker\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003ePolitical Science \/ Public Policy \/ Social Services \u0026amp; Welfare\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAssessing and managing risk is a daily challenge for social workers. Working with risk can be anxiety provoking and demanding, requiring great skill and high levels of confidence. In these complex situations, social workers have to work hard to get the balance right. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis innovative book focuses on the development and use of skills for work with risk. Using a range of case studies, examples and reflective exercises, the authors examine the key skills required to work effectively with risk. Various chapters focus on assessment skills, gathering and evaluation of information, decision-making challenges, and ethical issues. Recognising the difficulties presented in the context of busy statutory work, there is a strong focus on practical skills and tips for improving risk management plans. The book also pays careful attention to the emotional impact of working with risk, with a final chapter on the management of self in the challenging and sometimes distressing world of social work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten in a reader-friendly, accessible style, the book will be essential reading for students and staff across a range of social work settings, including community care, adult services, child protection and mental health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e Hazel Kemshall is professor of community and criminal justice at De Montfort University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBernadette Wilkinson is an independent trainer and consultant, working with practitioners and managers in youth justice and probation, on issues of assessment, planning and management of risk.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKerry Baker is senior lecturer in criminology at London South Bank University.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e07 October 2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolity Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9780745651972\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e176\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.88\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Polity Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44314834010252,"sku":"9780745651972","price":60.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9780745651972.jpg?v=1780182311","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9780745651972","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}