An authoritative introduction to key issues in the area of crime as it connects to society.

This practical, research-driven book provides professionals with the knowledge and skills to maintain their duty of care in respect of those with whom they work.

Exploring essential topics, this text covers themes and issues for students studying social policy or related disciplines such as sociology, social work, or nursing and social care.

A beginner's guide to critical thinking and learning for social work

This book examines the fundamental theoretical perspectives of the aging process with an emphasis on the healthy aspects of aging.

Pragmatic Existential Counseling and Psychotherapy integrates concepts of positive psychology and strengths based therapy into existential therapy.

This timely and contemporary book exposes readers to a range of restorative practices that can be implemented.

This is one of the few books on the treatment of psychological trauma in children that provides in-depth individual, group, and family therapy interventions for complex psychological trauma.