Assessment in Social Work

Assessment is a vital social work task. This popular text gives a clear overview of the complex issues it raises and the essential theory professionals need to conduct meaningful and effective assessments. The third edition includes two brand new chapters on assessment in children's and adults' services and an attractive new design.

JUDITH MILNER and PATRICK O'BYRNE were both, until recently, Senior Lecturers in Social Work at the University of Huddersfield. They now practise on a freelance and consultancy basis.