Assessment in Social Work

Judith Milner was a counsellor, trainer and Independent Expert in child protection proceedings where there was substance misuse and domestic violence. Now retired, she is studying moral psychology. Steve Myers is Director of Social Sciences at the University of Salford, UK. Patrick O'Byrne is a Freelance counsellor, supervisor and family mediator and was formerly a senior lecturer at the University of Huddersfield, UK.

Introduction
1. Assessment in the 21st Century
2. Anti-Oppressive Practice
3. Effective Assessment Processes
4. Selecting a Map
5. A Satellite Map: Systems Approaches
6. A Map of the Ocean: Psychodynamic Approaches
7. An Ordnance Survey Map: Behavioral Approaches
8. A Handy Tourist Map: The Task-Centered Approach
9. An Explorer Map: Strengths-based Approaches
10. Assessment in Childrens' Services
11. Assessment in Adults' Services
12. A Map of the Universe: Spiritual Approaches
Conclusion