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245 _aFamily group conferences in social work :
_binvolving families in social care decision making /
_cedited by Deanna Edwards and Kate Parkinson
260 _aBristol :
_bPolicy Press,
_c2018
300 _axxiv, 255 pages ;
_c 24 cm.
505 _aIntroducing Family Group Conferences -- Introduction / Deanna Edwards -- The theoretical context for FGCs / Kate Parkinson -- A guide to convening a FGC / Deanna Edwards -- The policy and legislative context / Deanna Edwards and Kate Parkinson and Marilyn Taylor -- Research, policy and practice / Nick Frost and Bernie Jackson -- Family members' experiences / Deanna Edwards and family members who have been part of an FGC -- An international perspective / Kate Parkinson -- Family Group Conferences in Practice -- Addressing domestic abuse through FGCs / Kate Parkinson and Michaela Rogers -- FGCs with marginalised communities / Iyabo Ayodele Fatimilehin -- FGCs and harmful sexual behaviour / Monique Anderson -- FGCs in the youth justice system / Jonny Cohen and Dave Norton and Deanna Edwards and Kate Parkinson -- FGCs and adult social care / Tim Fisher and Beth Mooney and Andrew Papworth -- Conclusion / Deanna Edwards and Kate Parkinson.
520 _aThis book takes a close look at family group conferences, or FGCs, as a tool for social workers. It describes the FGC model, discusses its origins and theoretical underpinnings, explores the use of FGCs in different areas of social work with children and families, and uses case studies to illustrate current practice.
650 _aSocial case work
_xDecision making.
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650 _aFamily social work.
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650 _aSocial work with children.
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700 _aEdwards, Deanna
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700 _aParkinson, Kate
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