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Social services & welfare, criminology
paperback. This report presents the findings of the first ever national survey in the UK, in which nearly 600 parents took part and which looked at the needs and circumstances of minority ethnic families caring for a severely disabled child. The quantitative survey was then compared with data on the circumstances and experiences of white families. Num Pages: 52 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFG; JFSL; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. Weight in Grams: 229.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 52
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861341341
- ISBN
- 9781861341341
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Condition: New
€ 42.88
€ 42.88
Paperback. Analyzes experience of partnerships in different policy fields. Its broad coverage goes beyond the confines of statutory partnerships, addressing other important forms of collaboration between voluntary, private and statutory sectors, and service users and community and minority groups. Editor(s): Balloch, Susan; Taylor, Marilyn. Num Pages: 304 pages, 11figs.7tabs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFF; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 150 x 17. Weight in Grams: 420.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861342201
- ISBN
- 9781861342201
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 35.91
€ 37.99
€ 35.91
paperback. This book makes a distinctive contribution to the debate on housing policy. Bringing together leading scholars from the fields of housing law and housing policy, it engages with the central concerns of policy and demonstrates that the parallel debates of housing studies and socio-legal studies can be strengthened by a fuller exchange of ideas. Editor(s): Cowan, Dave. Num Pages: 408 pages, 3tabs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JKSB; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 148 x 17. Weight in Grams: 582.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861342294
- ISBN
- 9781861342294
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Condition: New
€ 62.99
€ 62.99
paperback. Chinese older people living in the UK suffer from a number of disadvantages compounded by exclusion from both their own community and the mainstream community. Through interviews with 100 Chinese older people, this unique report provides suggestions for good policy and practice for promoting Chinese older people's inclusion in both communities. Series: Community Care into Practice Series. Num Pages: 44 pages. BIC Classification: JFSL; JFSP31; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 44
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861342423
- ISBN
- 9781861342423
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Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 24.76
€ 24.99
€ 24.76
Paperback. Reflecting realities explores participants' perspectives on participation structures; capacity building and the technical and professional support available; and systems for monitoring and evaluating regeneration programmes. The report includes recommendations for national and regional government, local authorities and community organisations. Series: Area Regeneration Series. Num Pages: 60 pages, 4figs. BIC Classification: JFSG; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 60
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861342706
- ISBN
- 9781861342706
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Condition: New
€ 25.84
€ 25.84
paperback. This ground-breaking book examines how shifting gender relations in successive cohorts interact with pension reforms, raising questions about distributional equity in the context of gendered familial responsibilities. New patterns of pension advantage are emerging, influenced by partnership status, parenthood, class and ethnicity. Num Pages: 152 pages, 42figs.18tabs. BIC Classification: JFSJ; JFSP31; JKSB; KFFP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. Weight in Grams: 251.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861343376
- ISBN
- 9781861343376
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Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 36.12
€ 37.99
€ 36.12
paperback. The government's NHS Plan emphasises the importance of services users' views. This report provides practical guidance on how to ensure that older people's views are heard, acted on, and monitored, in relation to service quality. It makes recommendations for ensuring that older people's views become an integral part of home care service provision. Series: Community Care into Practice Series. Num Pages: 80 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFSP31; JKSB; JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 295 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 326.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861343529
- ISBN
- 9781861343529
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Condition: New
€ 25.89
€ 25.89
hardcover. Based on documentary research and extensive interviews, this book breaks new ground by relating the personal histories of child care pioneers to wider policy and practice developments. Num Pages: 232 pages, ports. BIC Classification: BG; JKSB1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 148. Weight in Grams: 421.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- SKU
- V9781861343536
- ISBN
- 9781861343536
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 79.97
€ 79.97
Paperback. This report focuses on the use of technology to extend effective governance through remote access and electronic communication in housing associations. It also examines current practice in developing e-strategies, identifies good practice and considers the potential of ICT in enhancing service delivery, accountability and empowering residents. Num Pages: 72 pages, 2tabs. BIC Classification: JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 770.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 72
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861343987
- ISBN
- 9781861343987
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Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.87
€ 27.99
€ 26.87
paperback. Dominant social work and social care discourses on 'race' and ethnicity often fail to incorporate an Irish dimension. This book challenges this omission and provides new insights into how social work has engaged with Irish children and their families, historically and to the present day. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 156. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861344113
- ISBN
- 9781861344113
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Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 37.26
€ 38.99
€ 37.26
paperback. This best practice guide to providing information for users of multi-agency services for disabled children is an invaluable resource for professionals, parents and carers. Num Pages: 88 pages, 5 figures. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 88
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344298
- ISBN
- 9781861344298
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Condition: New
€ 25.74
€ 25.74
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345240
- ISBN
- 9781861345240
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Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 39.29
€ 41.99
€ 39.29
paperback. Important reforms are taking place in children's services in the UK, with a move towards greater integration. In England, Scotland and Sweden, early childhood education and care, childcare for older children, and schools are now the responsibility of education departments. This book is the first to examine this major shift in policy. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKS; 1DNS; JKSB1; JN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 384.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861345288
- ISBN
- 9781861345288
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Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 31.38
€ 32.99
€ 31.38
paperback. This book evaluates the extensive and innovative range of housing services that have been developed for 16-17 year olds living in Newcastle. It provides vital indicators to other authorities and nominated RSLs of the approaches that they can take to increase successful tenancies and independent living among this age group. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP2; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861345325
- ISBN
- 9781861345325
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Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 33.65
€ 35.99
€ 33.65
paperback. The principle of service user involvement in decisions that affect them directly is now generally supported, but many voluntary organisations remain under scrutiny because of slow implementation. This report explores the processes of change in eleven voluntary organisations to draw out lessons relevant to the wider sector. Num Pages: 34 pages, charts, tables. BIC Classification: JKSN1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210. Weight in Grams: 170.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 34
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861345370
- ISBN
- 9781861345370
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Condition: New
€ 42.62
€ 42.62
paperback. This report provides a summary of the results from a major international research project, funded by UNICEF, on child rights and child poverty in the developing world. Series: Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series. Num Pages: 44 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QFG; JFFA; JFSP1; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 297 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 198.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 44
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861345592
- ISBN
- 9781861345592
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Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 24.76
€ 24.99
€ 24.76
paperback. This highly topical report provides much needed evidence to inform the re-configuration of services for children and young people. Focusing on the Connexions strategy and service in England, it explores the effectiveness of inter-agency working in this area. FREE pdf version available online at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 64 pages. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861346612
- ISBN
- 9781861346612
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Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 24.61
€ 24.99
€ 24.61
paperback. This report explores the current state of end-of-life care policy and practice in the UK. It focuses in particular on the experiences of older people and incorporates their views and those of carers. The issues raised in the report will feed into current debates such as those around palliative health, end-of-life care, and right-to-die legislation. Num Pages: 88 pages. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 296 x 210 x 6. Weight in Grams: 344.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 88
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861347619
- ISBN
- 9781861347619
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Condition: New
€ 25.89
€ 25.89
paperback. How a neighbourhood is viewed can affect the lives of those who live there and the attitudes and behaviour of others towards them. This report examines the increasing use and sophistication of Internet-Based Neighbourhood Information Systems and considers their potential impact on how neighbourhoods are viewed. Free PDF available at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 56 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; UDB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 5. Weight in Grams: 227.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 56
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861347718
- ISBN
- 9781861347718
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 23.49
€ 23.99
€ 23.49
paperback. One of the key objectives of government neighbourhood policy is to encourage a sustainable mix of tenures and incomes. This report addresses questions of why integration has been so difficult to achieve in practice and draws conclusions for future policy. FREE pdf version available online at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 80 pages, Illustrations, col. maps. BIC Classification: 1DB; JKSB; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861348135
- ISBN
- 9781861348135
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Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 23.62
€ 23.99
€ 23.62
paperback. The UK child poverty rate for large families is among the highest in the OECD. This study investigates the prevalence and characteristics of poor children in large families in the UK and how we compare with other countries. FREE pdf version available online at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFA; JHBK; JKSB1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 210. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861348760
- ISBN
- 9781861348760
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Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 24.76
€ 24.99
€ 24.76
paperback. This report examines links between parents' employment patterns while raising children and what happens when those children become young adults. Some of its findings carry important implications for public policy and for further research. A number are likely to prove controversial, arousing public debate concerning their meaning and relevance. Series: Family and Work Series. Num Pages: 48 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBK; JHBL; JKSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 275. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781901455601
- ISBN
- 9781901455601
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.34
€ 21.34
Paperback. Num Pages: 196 pages, c 150 colour and b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBK; HBJD1; HBLW3; JKSW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 158 x 12. Weight in Grams: 528.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Helion and Company
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781910294024
- ISBN
- 9781910294024
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.46
€ 25.99
€ 19.46
Paperback. Providing an account of the development of forensic identification technologies and the way in which this has impacted the legal system, this book traces the advent of these technologies, focusing on fingerprinting and forensic DNA typing, and their deployment within the criminal justice system. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: JKV. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 414.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780415628327
- ISBN
- 9780415628327
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.81
€ 65.81