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Theory, research and practice in child welfare: The current state of the art in social work.
- Source :
- Child & Family Social Work; Aug2021, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p498-506, 9p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- This paper aims to utilize social theory to inform relationship-based social work practice with children, young people and families. We see 'direct relationship-based working' drawing on theory and evidence as best placed to take forward high quality, humanistic social work practice. We outline the problems with policy and practice development led by the latest high profile 'scandal' or by the overemphasis on experimental design and systematic reviews. This issue was highlighted during a recent debate about appropriate methodologies for exploring Family Group Conferences: the debate is explored as illustrative of our concerns. A flexible model is proposed, which draws on eclectic sources of evidence, social theory and professional knowledge. We propose some principles for a reflective, humanistic and responsive form of social work professionalism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- PROFESSIONAL practice
HEALTH policy
LABELING theory
SOCIAL support
SOCIAL workers
MEDICAL personnel
EVIDENCE-based medicine
PATIENTS' families
CONCEPTUAL structures
SOCIAL work research
CHILD welfare
SOCIAL services
PATIENT-professional relations
PROFESSIONALISM
FAMILY relations
PARENT-child relationships
SOCIAL case work
REFLECTION (Philosophy)
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13567500
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Child & Family Social Work
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 151828737
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/cfs.12824