Series Editors' Introduction; Acknowledgements; List of
Abbreviations; Introduction. 1. Defining Fathers, Fathering and
Fatherhood(s); 2. At Odds with the Evidence: The Benefits of
Positive Father Involvement… and Social Work Practice and
Policymakers; 3. Reaching and Engaging Fathers; 4. Working with
Fathers; 5. Assessing and Working with Risk with Fathers; 6.
Positive Agency and Teaching Practice with Fathers; 7. For Fathers'
Workers.Some Last words; References; Index.
Gary Clapton is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Edinburgh.
'The book explores topics such as maleness and being able to
express a view from a male perspective. Each of chapters dovetails
nicely into the one following. At times, case studies are used to
exemplify points and throughout, the reader is signposted to key
research. The book is a journey that begins with thoughts around
finding fathers and ends with practice advice for workers. At just
over 100 pages this volume is very accessible and easy to read. The
introduction considers the importance of parenting to men and that
fathers are important to their children. It promotes the idea of
father inclusive practice, suggesting that fathers have been
overlooked in the past by professionals. Shifts have occurred in
the way fatherhood is thought of—the new father is involved in
active participation with his children.
In conclusion, this book should encourage practitioners to engage
more proactively in working with fathers. Social work agencies
should consider how they can become father friendly and promote the
idea that fathers are central in the lives of their children.'
Journal of Social Work
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