Creative Ideas for Assessing Vulnerable Children and Families

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Family & Relationships, Family Relationships, Abuse
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Author: Katie Wrench ISBN: 9781784502256
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Publication: June 21, 2018
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Language: English
Author: Katie Wrench
ISBN: 9781784502256
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication: June 21, 2018
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Language: English

For the busy frontline practitioner with little time to plan ahead, this hands-on guide presents imaginative and unique methods to engage families and caregivers throughout the process of assessing vulnerable children.

Setting the context for each area of assessment, including strengths and resilience, risk and needs and the child's lived experience, the book then describes a series of activities or creative techniques to engage young people and their caregivers within this area. It outlines the materials required, aims of the exercise and method. It includes 'handy hints' based upon practical experience, making it a quick go-to guide for every day practice.

It encourages practitioners to focus on building safety into relationships and to adapt their approach to take into account the impact of trauma and abuse on an individual's capacity to engage and to communicate verbally.

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For the busy frontline practitioner with little time to plan ahead, this hands-on guide presents imaginative and unique methods to engage families and caregivers throughout the process of assessing vulnerable children.

Setting the context for each area of assessment, including strengths and resilience, risk and needs and the child's lived experience, the book then describes a series of activities or creative techniques to engage young people and their caregivers within this area. It outlines the materials required, aims of the exercise and method. It includes 'handy hints' based upon practical experience, making it a quick go-to guide for every day practice.

It encourages practitioners to focus on building safety into relationships and to adapt their approach to take into account the impact of trauma and abuse on an individual's capacity to engage and to communicate verbally.

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