British Journal of Social Work

Articles:

Brian J. Taylor, Martin Dempster, and Michael Donnelly

Hidden Gems: Systematically Searching Electronic Databases for Research Publications for Social Work and Social Care
Br J Soc Work 2003 33: 423-439; doi:10.1093/bjsw/33.4.423 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Paul Michael Garrett

Swimming with Dolphins: The Assessment Framework, New Labour and New Tools for Social Work with Children and Families
Br J Soc Work 2003 33: 441-463; doi:10.1093/bjsw/33.4.441 [Abstract] [PDF] Correction to biographical information [Request Permissions]  

Ghazala Mir and Philip Tovey

Asian Carers' Experiences of Medical and Social Care: The Case of Cerebral Palsy
Br J Soc Work 2003 33: 465-479; doi:10.1093/bjsw/33.4.465 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Mike Freel

Child Sexual Abuse and the Male Monopoly: An Empirical Exploration of Gender and a Sexual Interest in Children
Br J Soc Work 2003 33: 481-498; doi:10.1093/bjsw/33.4.481 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Denise Tanner

Older People and Access to Care
Br J Soc Work 2003 33: 499-515; doi:10.1093/bjsw/33.4.499 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Silvia Fargion

Images of Contract: An Empirical Study of the Use of Theory in Practice
Br J Soc Work 2003 33: 517-534; doi:10.1093/bjsw/33.4.517 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gertrude Seneviratne, Sue Conroy, and Maureen Marks

Parenting Assessment in a Psychiatric Mother and Baby Unit
Br J Soc Work 2003 33: 535-555; doi:10.1093/bjsw/33.4.535 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Research Notes:

Varda Amir and Gail K. Auslander

Inter-Organizational Collaboration among Social Workers: The Case of Community Mental Health Centers and Local Social Service Departments in Israel
Br J Soc Work 2003 33: 557-566; doi:10.1093/bjsw/33.4.557 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Advice Notes:

Nigel Smeeton and David Goda

Conducting and Presenting Social Work Research: Some Basic Statistical Considerations
Br J Soc Work 2003 33: 567-573; doi:10.1093/bjsw/33.4.567 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

Ann James

Short Breaks: Providing Better Access and More Choice for Black Disabled Children and Their Parents, Ronny Flynn, Bristol, The Policy Press, 2002, pp ix + 52, ISBN1 86134 428 7, £12.95
Br J Soc Work 2003 33: 575-576; doi:10.1093/bjsw/33.4.575 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Derek Kirton

Adoption Support Services for Families in Difficulty: a Literature Review and UK survey, Alan Rushton and Cherilyn Dance, London, British Agencies for Adoption and Fostering, 2002, pp. 135, ISBN 1 903699 15 0, £9.95. Staying Connected: Managing Contact Arrangements in Adoption, Hedi Argent (ed.), London, British Agencies for Adoption and Fostering, 2002, pp. 246, ISBN 1 903699 12 6, £12.95
Br J Soc Work 2003 33: 576-578; doi:10.1093/bjsw/33.4.576 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Bernard Moss

Spirituality and Social Care: Contributing to Personal and Community Well-being, Nash, M. and Stewart, B. (eds), London and Philadelphia, Jessica Kingsley Punlshers, 2002, pp. 256, ISBN 1 84310 024 (pb), £15.95
Br J Soc Work 2003 33: 578-580; doi:10.1093/bjsw/33.4.578 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gurnam Singh

Something To Do: The Development of Peer Support Groups for Young Black and Minority Ethnic Disabled People, Tracey Bignal, Jabeer Butt and Deepa Pagarani, Bristol, The Policy Press, 2002, pp v + 24, ISBN 1 86134 319 1, £10.95. South Asian Young Disabled and Their Families, Yasmin Hussain, Karl Atkin and Waqar Ahmad, Bristol, The Policy Press, 2002, pp iv + 33, ISBN 1 86134 326 4, £10.95. User-defined Outcomes of Community Care for Asian Disabled People, Ayesha Vernon, Bristol, The Policy Press, 2002, pp iv + 38, ISBN 1 86134 446 5, £10.95. Best Practice in Mental Health: Advocacy for African, Caribbean and South Asian Communities, Asha Rai-Atkins and Anab Ali Jama, Norman Wright, Velma Scott, Chris Perring, Gary Craig and Savita Katbamna, Bristol, The Policy Press, 2002, pp vi + 51, ISBN 186134 394 9, £12.95
Br J Soc Work 2003 33: 580-582; doi:10.1093/bjsw/33.4.580 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Gail Tucker

Female Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Christine D. Baker, Hove and New York, Brunner-Routledge, 2002, pp 257, ISBN 0 415 13983 X (pb), £16.99
Br J Soc Work 2003 33: 582-583; doi:10.1093/bjsw/33.4.582 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Beth Vaughan

Human Growth and Development, Chris Beckett, London, Sage, 2002, ISBN 0 7619 7248 X
Br J Soc Work 2003 33: 583-585; doi:10.1093/bjsw/33.4.583 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Pat Walton

Testing the Limits of Foster Care: Fostering as an Alternative to Secure Accommodation, Moira Walker, Malcolm Hill and John Triseliotis, London, BAAF, 2002, pp. 239, ISBN 1 903699 185, £12.95
Br J Soc Work 2003 33: 585-586; doi:10.1093/bjsw/33.4.585 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Adrian Ward

Vulnerable Inside: Children in Secure and Penal Settings, B. Goldson, London, The Children's Society, 2002, pp. x + 174, ISBN 1 899783 43 1 (pb), £14.95
Br J Soc Work 2003 33: 586-588; doi:10.1093/bjsw/33.4.586 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Adrian Ward

Working with Young People in Secure Accommodation: From Chaos to Culture, J. Rose, London, Brunner-Routledge, 2002, pp. xii + 204, ISBN 1 58391 200 2 (pb)
Br J Soc Work 2003 33: 587-588; doi:10.1093/bjsw/33.4.587 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Brian Williams

Changing Attitudes to Punishment: Public Opinion, Crime and Justice, Julian V. Roberts and Mike Hough (eds), Cullompton, Willan, 2002, pp. xviii + 236, ISBN 1 84392 002 6, £25 (pb), £40 (hb)
Br J Soc Work 2003 33: 588-589; doi:10.1093/bjsw/33.4.588 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Books Received:

Br J Soc Work 2003 33: 591; doi:10.1093/bjsw/33.4.591 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

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