“OOH I NEED ONE OF THOSE!”

Dive into our resources round-up - whether it’s out now, or coming soon, here are a few books we think you should be getting your hands on…

The Anti-Racist Social Worker is available from criticalpublishing.com, priced at 14.99.

THE ANTI-RACIST SOCIAL WORKER Review by Laura Green

The Anti-Racist Social Worker, by Tanya Moor and Glory Simango, is a thought-provoking collection, featuring reflections of activism, and experiences of social care and allied professionals.

Containing 14 chapters from authors at varying stages in their careers - from students, to principal social workers - each sharing their experiences of racism, and discussing how we can work together to achieve change.

Through their shared revelations, the authors of this book explore how each of us must consider our roles when tackling issues of racism, highlighting the importance of honest conversations if we hope to bring about real change.

The book makes it clear that talking about racism is key to creating action and change for the better. The message remains: we need to do more together.

Liz Fergus and Chi Nyasvimbo encapsulate this in their chapter, raising the point that change can begin at an individual level, but collectively and organisationally, so much more can be achieved.

AS A NEWLY QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, STILL IN MY ASYE YEAR, THE CHAPTER THAT PARTICULARLY RESONATED WITH ME WAS CHAPTER THREE - THE ROAD TO ACTIVISM, BY DIANA KATOTO, OMAR MOHAMMED, AND TANYA MOORE.

The book compels us to challenge discrimination, calling out injustice when we see it. Yes, it confirms, topics like white privilege may be uncomfortable, but it is essential that we continue to talk and explore.

What I enjoyed most about this book was the range of voices and from those at different stages of their careers. It’s a good starting point for beginning to talk about racism in social work, and enables us to consider how we - as a community - can come together to rise up and fight against racism.

Laura Green has spent 2021 working in child protection in the north of England, where she lives with her partner and son.

“I remember reading a memoir by Dave Pelzer (A Child Called “It”) and being inspired to look more into child protection,” she shares.

“Some of my favourite books over the past few years include: ’Social Work, Cats and Rocket Science,’ ‘Hackney Child,’ which I think should be read by every social worker, ‘Why Women Are Blamed For Everything,’ by Dr Jessica Taylor, and ‘The Stranger on the Bridge’ by Jonny Benjamin. Next on my reading list, ‘Help! I’m addicted,’ by Rhyannon Styles.”

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LIVING A GOOD LIFE WITH DEMENTIA

This book is a practical exploration of what’s possible when caring for someone living with dementia, to help them live their best life. Priced at £24.99, this book was published on November 11, and is available from criticalpublishing.com

THE SOCIAL WORK DEGREE APPRENTICESHIP

Developed specifically for the social work degree apprenticeship, this textbook guides apprentices through the unique requirements of this new qualifying route. Edited by Clare Stone and Mary Shannon, and released on 24th January, priced £19.99. Visit criticalpublishing.com to buy.

IMPLEMENTING PUBLIC POLICY: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF OPERATIONAL GOVERNANCE, 4TH EDITION

This edition features two entirely new chapters on the consequences of populism and the latest street-level bureaucracy research, as well as extensive examination of comparative cross-national work and a refined and more explicit conceptualization of implementation in terms of its role in governance throughout. Due for publication in December 2021, priced at £30.99. Visit uk.sagepub.com

PSYCHO-SOCIAL HEALTH ISSUES IN INDIAN YOUTH: EMERGING TRENDS AND INTERVENTION

Exploring issues afflicting psychological, social and physiological well-being of the youth, this book, by Alda Wadkar, recommends intervention and the way ahead. Released this month from uk.sagepub.com, £50.

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELING: A PRACTICE GUIDE, 6TH EDITION

Following the model of twelve-step programs, providing a ground-up introduction to guide the counselor through treatment. Due for publication in December 2021, priced at £88.75. Visit uk.sagepub.com

PROPOSAL WRITING: EFFECTIVE GRANTSMANSHIP FOR FUNDING, 6TH EDITION

This updated edition offers a fresh, robust presentation of the basics of program design and proposal writing for community services funding. Written by Soraya M. Coley, Cynthia A. Scheinberg and Yulia A. Levites Strekalova, due for publication in January 2022, priced at £34.99. Visit uk.sagepub.com