Community Services Intervention

<p><i>Community Services Intervention</i> provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory models and principles of practice for direct social casework.<br><br>It introduces the history and context of professional practice provides a step-by-step guide to the key skills demonstrates how theory supports intervention processes and outlines how to work with other professionals to assist clients to achieve best possible outcomes.<br><br>Reflecting the broad spectrum of casework settings and the need to take client diversity into account it addresses: community care for the aged; people with a disability; people with mental health issues; acute health settings; injury management and insurance; correctional services; court systems; child and youth welfare; drug and alcohol work; at-risk populations in schools; managed care; and employment programs.<br><br>With case studies reflective practice questions and templates for reports and assessments <i>Community Services Intervention</i> is an ideal introductory student text.<br><br>'Good practical advice that expands on theoretical approaches; a fantastic learning resource.' -<i>Suewellyn Kelly community consultant and VET educator Queensland</i><br><br>'The evidence base in all areas of the content is thorough well grounded in theory and clearly articulated throughout this useful and practical text.'- <i>Dianne Sutherland TAFE NSW Riverina Institute</i></p>