Synopses & Reviews
Homelessness among women is a major issue across Europe, especially in the current climate of weak economies and government austerity. The first book to concentrate specifically on women’s homelessness, this book draws on data from an EU-funded study that looked at homeless women sleeping on the streets across the European Union. Arguing that there are currently little or no specific provisions for helping this vulnerable and hard-to-reach group, the authors offer a close look at what effective policies might be, what strategies and services could be deployed, and, in particular, how governments might address the more complicated needs of homeless women who have suffered from domestic abuse.
Review
"This compelling review of women's homelessness in Europe provides fresh insights into an enduring problem. The book reveals the challenges homeless women face in a world where liberalist housing market principles prevail."
Synopsis
Domestic violence affects all areas of social work. This book shows how social workers can intervene in everyday practice with victims, their families and perpetrators of domestic abuse. It provides students with knowledge of theory, research and policy to put directly in practice across a variety of legal and service-user contexts.
Topics covered include:
- Child protection
- Interprofessional collaboration
- The policy and legal context
- Working with women
- Working with men
Each chapter begins with a case study and concludes with reflective questions to highlight practice dilemmas and challenge students to reflect critically. Further reading from a rich range of sources guides readers to expand their knowledge.
This book will be valuable reading for students studying domestic violence, child protection, and family social work, as well as practitioners of Social Work.
Synopsis
Domestic violence can affect all areas of social work. In this book, the authors draw on their extensive experience as practitioners and researchers in the field to show how social workers can intervene in everyday practice and facilitate change.
About the Author
Kate Moss is a researcher at the University of Wolverhampton who has conducted research for a number of governmental groups.Paramjit Singh is the director for research at the Central Institute for the Study of Public Protection at the University of Wolverhampton.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Towards a New Theory of Women’s Homelessness: Social Dysfunction Theory
A European Perspective on Women’s Rough Sleeping
Analysing and Understanding the Problem of Women’s Rough Sleeping: The Women Rough Sleepers Stories
Analysing and Understanding the Problem of Women’s Rough Sleeping: The Service Providers Stories
Explaining Women’s Rough Sleeping
Challenges and Recommendations
Appendix A: Research instruments used in the study