Participatory Approaches in Child and Family Social Work

Creating Meaningful Relationships and Empowering Families
1. Auflage 2026
ISBN: 978-1-4473-7338-4
Verlag: Bristol University Press

Buch, Englisch, 240 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

Rooted in original empirical research, this edited volume argues for collaborative, relationship-based practice. It explores participatory methods, innovative advocacy strategies and emerging trends, including digital platforms and post-COVID-19 developments.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Diaz, Clive

Fitz-Symonds, Sammi

Fisher, Tim

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction - Hayley Pert, Clive Diaz, Sammi Fitz-Symonds and Shane Powell



Part One: Foundations and Contemporary Challenges



2. Understanding variation and high rates of children in care - Sophie Wood

3. Contemporary challenges in Social Work service delivery to children and families - Liz Frost

4. Participation and decision making - Hayley Pert



Part Two: Advocacy and Family Participation



5. Family Drug and Alcohol Courts – Dave Westlake and Melissa Meindl

6. Family Group Conferences – Lorna Stabler, Tim Fisher and Kar Man Au

7. Parent Activism in Child Welfare - David Tobis and Fae Rowley

8. Parent Activism for Policy and System Change in Child Welfare – David Tobis and Fae Rowley

9. Peer Parental Advocacy in Child and Family Social Work: Shane Powell, Clive Diaz, Tim Fisher, Kar Man Au and Jourdelle Bennett

10. Advocacy for children in Care– Sammi Fitz-Symonds and Lorna Stabler



Part Three: Rights, Advocacy and Innovation



11. Children in Care Councils - Clive Diaz, Sammi Fitz-Symonds and Elen Newton

12. Digital Platforms in Social Work– Sammi: Fitz-Symonds, Verity Bennett and Shane Powell

13. Conclusion – Tim Fisher and Clive Diaz

Über Autor(innen)

Diaz, Clive
Clive Diaz is a Lecturer in Social Work at Cardiff University.

Clive Diaz is Research Associate in the School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University.



Sammi Fitz-Symonds is Research Assistant in the School of Social Sciences, Cardiff University.



Tim Fisher is Service Manager for the Camden London Borough Council.