When the going gets tough - are you tough enough? - An exploration of Independent social work in recessionary times Format/Publication date::Paperback (September 2010) Substance Misuse and Social Work

Substance Misuse and Social Work – the essential contribution

The Rise of Independent Foster Care

teachers and social work practitioners with an interest in the professional characteristics of social work and the sociology of the professions

The book takes a cross-national comparative perspective and includes in-depth analyses of the social work profession by national experts in ten countries with very different histories and practice settings: Chile

The country analyses examine a range of parameters of professional practice

When the going gets tough - are you tough enough? - An exploration of Independent social work in recessionary times Format/Publication date::Paperback (September 2010) Substance Misuse and Social WorkFollowing on from their first book, 'Independent Social Work A Risky Business?', the authors take a timely look at the challenges facing independent social work in recessionary times. There are chapters that explore what it takes to get started and the legal, accountancy and insurance implications for independent practitioners. There are also chapters that consider independent social work in children's services, adult services and in the context of