Helen Cosis Brown is a Principal Lecturer in Social Work at Middlesex University. She also works as an independent foster carer reviewing officer and currently chairs a local authority fostering panel. She worked as a social worker and a social work manager in inner London before moving into social work education. Her publications focus on fostering and adoption and social work with lesbians and gay men.
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Introduction Overview of the Historical and Contemporary Discourses Influencing Social Work with Lesbians and Gay Men The Legal and Policy Framework for Practice Social Work Values and Ethical Practice: Moving beyond Anti-Discriminatory or Anti-Oppressive Practice Family and Kinship and Their Relationship to Social Work Practice Homosexuality, Religion and Social Work Practice Social Work Practice with Lesbians and Gay Men: Working with Older Adults, Adults with Learning Disabilities and Adults with Physical Disabilities Social Work Practice with Lesbians and Gay Men: Mental Health Social Work Practice with Lesbians and Gay Men: Working with Children and Families Conclusion References
For the increasing numbers of social workers wishing to develop evidence based practice and skills in supporting lesbians and gay men, this book provides valuable background and context. The authors present a timely call for a radical approach to practice, and illustrate this in work with many user groups. King's College London This is a welcome new publication, throwing critical light on theory and practice relevant to social work with lesbians and gay men. Kim Wright, Director of Adult Social Care London Borough of Hackney and National Lead on Equalities and Diversity for ADASS 'The book rightly places the sexuality of lesbians and gay men within the wider context of all sexualities. The authors have achieved this by explaining the historical, political and social aspects of gay and lesbian lifestyles. They do this in a manner that is easily understood.' -- Michael Unverricht * Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work *