Advocacy and Social Work Practice
Chapter 1: Advocacy's Place within Social Work Practice
Chapter 2: Dimensions of Advocacy
Chapter 3: Current Practice Issues
Chapter 4: The Value Base of Advocacy
Chapter 5: Advocacy Practice Models
Chapter 6: Advocacy Skills - Presenting a Case
Chapter 7: Advocacy Skills - Assertiveness and Negotiation
Chapter 8: Advocacy Futures
Conclusion
Jane Boylan, Director of Social Work Studies, Keele University, UK and Jane Dalrymple, Senior Lecturer, University of the West of England, UK
Skills in advocacy are essential for every social work student and practitioner. This accessible book provides an introduction to advocacy, examining the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to undertake advocacy roles and work constructively with the growing number of independent advocates.
Beginning with the historical background to advocacy and its place within social work, the book explores different definitions and understandings of advocacy and explores a range of practice models, presenting a multi-dimensional model as an analytic framework. The book also includes:
- A range of practical examples from a variety of different settings, linking theory and practice
- A strong focus on skills, with specific strategies for presenting a case effectively and assertive negotiation
- Coverage of the current practice context, including statutory advocacy roles and the impact of personalisation on advocacy
Advocacy and Social Work Practice is ideal for social work students and is also suitable for a wide range of practitioners who are either undertaking advocacy roles or working with independent advocates to achieve the best outcome for a client.