Parents Who Misuse Drugs and Alcohol :Effective Interventions in Social Work and Child Protection - Wiley Child Protection & Policy Series

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Parents Who Misuse Drugs and Alcohol

Parents Who Misuse Drugs and Alcohol :Effective Interventions in Social Work and Child Protection - Wiley Child Protection & Policy Series

4.00 (3 Ratings by Goodreads)
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Published: 14 January, 2011
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This book presents original research outlining the key elements in responding to parental misuse of drugs and alcohol.
  • Offers a definition of “misuse” and “addiction” and the factors that influence the nature of misuse or addiction
  • Reviews extensively the nature and impact of parental substance misuse on children and families using the latest evidence
  • Explores how research and theories might help inform professionals or non-professionals assessing families affected by parents who misuse drugs or alcohol
  • Provides an in-depth discussion of Motivational Interviewing, including a critical discussion of the challenges and limitations involved in using it in child and family settings
  • Considers the wider implications of the findings for practice and policy and argues that these responses can be used across the field of work with vulnerable children and their families
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Type Book
ISBN13 9780470871508
ISBN10 0470871504
Number Of Pages 264
Item Weight 510 g
Product Dimensions 164 x 231 x 20 mm
Publisher / Reseller John Wiley & Sons Inc
Format hardback
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"There are some books that deserve a place in the small and well-thumbed libraries that accrue in practice settings, and this is one of them. I would regard it as essential reading for all those seeking to develop or improve practice with substance-misusing parents." (Oxford Journals Clippings, 1 January 2012)

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Author's Bio

Donald Forrester is Professor of Social Work Research and Director of the Tilda Goldberg Centre at the University of Bedfordshire.

Judith Harwin is Professor of Social Work and Director of the Centre for Child and Youth Research at Brunel University.

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