This comprehensive textbook engages in the essential discussion of what professional leadership means in the context of contemporary social work and why this is considered to be important for the future of the profession.

Revised edition of the authors' Race and crime, [2016]

Engaging and thoroughly updated, this text provides a global perspective on the use and regulation of legal and illegal drugs. It examines drug policies in terms of their scope, goals, and effectiveness, as well as the effects of drugs, the patterns and correlates of use, and theories of the causes of drug use.

Responding to Domestic Violence explores the response to domestic and intimate partner violence by the criminal justice system as well as public and non-profit social service and health care agencies. Thoroughly revised by an expert author team, this book provides a thorough exploration of modern strategies to address the realities and needs of all survivors.

This book provides a general introduction to working with risk in social care.

This edited volume explores the interface between psychiatry and spiritual care. Philosophers, psychiatrists and chaplains focus on recovery, trauma and grief in mental health care, prison and military settings.

Euthanasie is de laatste jaren steeds meer uit de taboesfeer geraakt. Dat wil zeggen: euthanasie bij een fysieke aandoening. Bij een psychische aandoening is het nog minder goed bespreekbaar. Immers, patiënten met een psychische aandoening zijn vaak lichamelijk gezond en hebben meestal nog jaren te leven.

Laat me gaan geeft een unieke kijk in de worstelingen waarmee een psychiater te maken krijgt bij zo’n euthanasieverzoek. Het geeft een duidelijk inzicht in de afwegingen die gemaakt worde...

'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.

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.