Social Work with Young People in Care by Nigel Patrick Thomas

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This introduction to social work with children and young people who are looked after (in care or accommodated) by statutory or voluntary agencies, is the only textbook on the subject which addresses this area of work across all four nations of the UK.

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Social Work with Young People in Care by Nigel Patrick Thomas

This introduction to social work with children and young people who are looked after (in care or accommodated) by statutory or voluntary agencies, is the only textbook on the subject which addresses this area of work across all four nations of the UK.

Nigel Patrick Thomas is Professor Emeritus of Childhood and Youth at the University of Central Lancashire. He was a social worker and team leader for 20 years before becoming an academic. He led the establishment of the first all-Wales Postqualifying Child Care Award.

Karen Winter is Professor of Children’s Social Care at Queen's University Belfast. Prior to her academic career, Karen worked for 16 years as a social worker and team manager with children and families, and latterly as a guardian, representing children in court proceedings.

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ISBN 13 9781032821511
ISBN 10 1032821515
Title Social Work with Young People in Care
Author Nigel Patrick Thomas
Series Student Social Work
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2024-08-01
Number of pages 270
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