Overview

In dealing with individual problems and difficulties, critical social work (CSW) is an emancipatory practice which seeks to address social injustice. In this book the author draws on almost 40 years’ experience as a social worker to consider CSW in core areas of practice with children and families. Fully updated to cover the impact of austerity, Brexit, the COVID-19 pandemic and cost of living crisis, this accessible text book is essential reading for students, educators and practitioners of child and family social work. It features: clearly signposted ‘theory’ and ‘practice’ sections; over 10 case studies including those drawn from the author’s experience; end of chapter ‘Key points’ summaries; further reading suggestions. With expanded coverage of race and intersectionality, contextual safeguarding and critical child protection, the book champions the development of resilient social workers working towards a more just and equal world.

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"“Rogowski ... has come up trumps with this latest work which focuses on children and family work in the UK ... the book is a useful complement to the contemporary UK radical literature in its attempt to bridge the divide between the academic standpoint of those works and the actualities of practice."" British Journal of Social Work “... a much needed contribution to social work knowledge."" Journal of Social Policy “A valuable contribution to social work literature and is particularly timely in the current economic and social climate."" Laura Davis, Senior Practitioner Social Worker, Emergency Duty Service “Steve Rogowski provides an urgent, powerful and critical connection of theory and practice, set in its historical and political context by a real social worker about real social problems with real service users."" Kevin Brown, MCI Management Center Innsbruck"

"""A valuable contribution to social work literature and is particularly timely in the current economic and social climate."" Laura Davis, Senior Practitioner Social Worker, Emergency Duty Service ""Rogowski...has come up trumps with this latest work which focuses on children and family work in the UK...the book is a useful compliment to the contemporary UK radical literature in its attempt to bridge the divide between the academic standpoint of those works and the actualities of practice."" British Journal of Social Work ""Steve Rogowski provides an urgent, powerful and critical connection of theory and practice, set in its historical and political context by a real social worker about real social problems with real service users."" Kevin Brown, MCI Management Center Innsbruck"

"""Rogowski...has come up trumps with this latest work which focuses on children and family work in the UK...the book is a useful complement to the contemporary UK radical literature in its attempt to bridge the divide between the academic standpoint of those works and the actualities of practice."" British Journal of Social Work ""A valuable contribution to social work literature and is particularly timely in the current economic and social climate."" Laura Davis, Senior Practitioner Social Worker, Emergency Duty Service ""Steve Rogowski provides an urgent, powerful and critical connection of theory and practice, set in its historical and political context by a real social worker about real social problems with real service users."" Kevin Brown, MCI Management Center Innsbruck"

"“Contemporary developments in social work mean that a critical perspective may be more important than ever, and this new edition places this perspective front and centre.” Joe Hanley, The Open University “An inspiring and essential read for all social workers who really aim to make a difference in the lives of those we aim to support and empower.” Tracee Green, Centre for Child Protection ""This is an interesting book which provides an insightful overview of some of the key issues Child and Family social workers and managers face in current practice."" Clive Diaz, Cardiff University “Rogowski ... has come up trumps with this latest work which focuses on children and family work in the UK ... the book is a useful complement to the contemporary UK radical literature in its attempt to bridge the divide between the academic standpoint of those works and the actualities of practice."" British Journal of Social Work “... a much needed contribution to social work knowledge."" Journal of Social Policy “A valuable contribution to social work literature and is particularly timely in the current economic and social climate."" Laura Davis, Senior Practitioner Social Worker, Emergency Duty Service “Steve Rogowski provides an urgent, powerful and critical connection of theory and practice, set in its historical and political context by a real social worker about real social problems with real service users."" Kevin Brown, MCI Management Center Innsbruck"

"“Contemporary developments in social work mean that a critical perspective may be more important than ever, and this new edition places this perspective front and centre.” Joe Hanley, The Open University “An inspiring and essential read for all social workers who really aim to make a difference in the lives of those we aim to support and empower.” Tracee Green, Centre for Child Protection ""This is an interesting book which provides an insightful overview of some of the key issues Child and Family social workers and managers face in current practice."" Clive Diaz, Cardiff University ""Rogowski...has come up trumps with this latest work which focuses on children and family work in the UK...the book is a useful complement to the contemporary UK radical literature in its attempt to bridge the divide between the academic standpoint of those works and the actualities of practice."" British Journal of Social Work ""...a much needed contribution to social work knowledge."" Journal of Social Policy ""A valuable contribution to social work literature and is particularly timely in the current economic and social climate."" Laura Davis, Senior Practitioner Social Worker, Emergency Duty Service ""Steve Rogowski provides an urgent, powerful and critical connection of theory and practice, set in its historical and political context by a real social worker about real social problems with real service users."" Kevin Brown, MCI Management Center Innsbruck"

Author Information

Steve Rogowski practiced as a social worker, mainly with children and families, across five decades and has published widely in a variety of social work and social policy journals and magazines. He is now an independent scholar with three published books on social work: Social Work: The Rise and Fall of a Profession? Second Edition (2020): Social Work with Children and Families: Reflections of a Critical Practitioner (2016); and Critical Social Work with Children and Families: Theory, Context and Practice, First Edition (2013).

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