'Hatton's book is a welcome antidote to stagnation and moribund thinking in contemporary professional practice and readers will gain much from engaging with the concepts he sets out and the challenges he raises.' Jonathan Parker, Series Editor

Written to guide students through complex groupwork situations, this book explores the knowledge, skills and values required for groupwork practice.

Bringing key developments and debates together in a single volume, this book provides an authoritative guide for students and practitioners embarking on qualitative research in social work and related fields.

'Excellent resource that should be essential reading for all those considering working with young people whatever their background or discipline' - Miss Isabelle King, WFD, national Council of Voluntary Youth Services

This book is a framework for students to understand social work practice by integrating the three major realms of practice: Micro, Mezzo, and Macro. It also offers and integrated approach to global action.

Offering new and innovative ways of thinking about the relationship between media and crime, Media and Crime in the U.S. critically examines the influence of media coverage of crimes on US culture and identity.

This innovative book equips readers with the knowledge and skills they need to be effective case management practitioners in a variety of health and human service organizations.

This is the only casebook on the market that contains the variety and quantity of cases that will help students master assessment and diagnosis with the DSM-5 and ICD. It is specifically positioned for disciplines that are grounded in a humanistic approach (counseling, social work, counseling psychology) and helps frame working with the medical model that is used in the DSM-5.

Effective Communication in Criminal Justice is the perfect companion for any criminal justice course that discusses communication and writing. Authors Robert E. Grubb and K. Virginia Hemby teach students how to be both effective writers and communicators-essential skills for anyone interested in criminal justice.

This is an edited text that will explore the challenges faced by convicted offenders over the course of rehabilitation and reintegration.