Being more human – why children’s social care should be more about people and less about paper-work
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to argue for a strengthening of the relational aspect of social work and for initiatives that involve local people and local communities.
Design/methodology/approach
A think piece based on observations of the current situation and supporting evidence.
Findings
Social work has become distanced from those whom it seeks to help. Case management and risk assessment need to be complemented by a more human approach based on positive relationships between professionals and service users.
Originality/value
An informed discussion on the future of social work.
Keywords
Citation
Wright, C. (2017), "Being more human – why children’s social care should be more about people and less about paper-work", Journal of Children's Services, Vol. 12 No. 2-3, pp. 184-189. https://doi.org/10.1108/JCS-03-2017-0010
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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