Author Description

Part One: Setting The Scene. Introduction: Critical Reflections On Social Work With Children And Families -- Politics, Economics And Ideology: From Social Democracy To Neoliberalism -- Part Two: The High Points Of Social Work. Youth Crime And Youth Justice -- Community Social Work -- On Theory: Critical, Radical And Allied Perspectives -- Part Three: The Low Points Of Social Work. From Child Welfare To Child Protection/safeguarding -- The Rise Of Managerialism And The Social Work Business -- Part Four: Ways Forward. Critical And Radical Possibilities In Neoliberal Times -- Conclusion: The Future(s) Of Social Work With Children And Families. Steve Rogowski. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.