Sexual issues in social work

Häftad, Engelska, 2007

Av Steve Myers, Judith Milner, Steve (University of Salford) Myers, Judith (Independent Counsellor and Trainer) Milner

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Social workers and social care practitioners are increasingly required to engage directly with matters relating to sex and sexuality in their everyday work. Policies and guidance on how to approach these sensitive areas are emerging. This book provides busy practitioners with a ready reference for the day-to-day problems that they are likely to face in key areas of engagement, such as promoting sexual health, preventing sexual violence, working with those subjected to sexual abuse, and engaging with the complexities of contemporary sexualities. The book:· reviews current policy in each area;· outlines the relevant guidance;· and provides links to further reading and other helpful sources of information. Concise but comprehensive, practical and accessible, the book is realistic in terms of what services practitioners can provide. "Sexual issues in social work" is essential reading for anyone who works with others where sex and sexuality have become part of the practice concerns.

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Utgivningsdatum2007-04-04
Mått156 x 234 x 11 mm
Vikt312 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieBASW/Policy Press titles
Antal sidor200
FörlagBristol University Press
ISBN9781861347121

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Steve Myers is Director of the Salford Centre for Social Work Research at the University of Salford. He has worked with children who have sexually harmful behaviours for several years and is involved in research and writing about this.Judith Milner is an Independent Counsellor and Trainer and was formerly a Lecturer in Social Work. She has been involved in direct practice with people where sex has been a particular difficulty in a variety of settings, including child protection and counselling.

Introduction; Part one: Making sense of sex and sexuality: Sex, sexuality and the body; Sex, sexuality and society; Sex, sexuality and social policies; Part two: Sexual well-being: Sexual health; Developing sexual well-being in children and young people; Developing sexual well-being in adults in vulnerable situations; Part three: Sexual violence: Working with victims; Traditional practices in working with offenders; Newer practices in working with offenders; Conclusion.

"It explores how a "heteronormative" outlook affects our services to a wide range of people who do not fit within the heterosexual norm. ... The content is intriguing, challenging and thought provoking. It should appeal to people who remember that they came into social work to do more than tick boxes. The advice given and direction promoted is persuasive and refreshing. ... the authors's intention is to help to develop the skills and knowledge that social workers need to intervene in sexual matters confidently and effectively. They do that brilliantly. " Community Care