Olive Stevenson
Biographic Data
| ID | 4002103 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Olive Stevenson |
| GIVEN NAMES | Olive |
| FAMILY NAME | Stevenson |
| SIGNATURE | STEVENSON O |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Nottingham |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 30 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1975 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2008 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Neglect as an aspect of the mistreatment of elderly people
This paper discusses the neglect of old people as an element of mistreatment. It considers the definition and prevalence of neglect and issues arising both in self‐neglect and in the context of professional and personal relationships. It is argued that the underlying reasons for ‘omissions of care’ are various and complex and that distinctions between ‘intentional’ and ‘unintentional’ neglect may be unhelpful. Present evidence suggests that it is…
Child Protection and Mental Health Services
Fostering Now
Genericism and Specialization
Using the first three years of the British Journal of Social Work, 1971–74, as a starting point, this paper traces the difficulties which have beset the social work profession in establishing a sound coherent basis both for a generic foundation and for subsequent specializations. It examines the factors which have contributed to these difficulties, in education, in practice and in relation to external factors, notably political. It concludes that…
It was more difficult than we thought
This article discusses the struggle in the years since the Children Act 1948 to establish a sense of confidence and direction in the practice of social work with children and families. It argues that although there were important achievements in the early years and many examples of sensitive and committed practice in the period under review, the service has not fulfilled its early promise. It has failed to develop a coherent, indigenous theoretic…
Emotional abuse and neglect
This paper explores, from a UK perspective, issues surrounding policy and practice in cases of neglect, which inevitably involves emotional abuse. It does not address cases of emotional abuse in which neglect does not occur. The paper argues that there is a sufficient body of knowledge on the necessary conditions for healthy child development and factors associated with psychological/ emotional disorders in childhood for social workers to be more…
The Challenge of Inter-Agency Collaboration
Do the Elderly get Value for Money
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The Barclay Report
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Family Problems and Patterns in the 1980s
The New Victorians in Social Work
Fostering Now
Genericism and Specialization
Using the first three years of the British Journal of Social Work, 1971–74, as a starting point, this paper traces the difficulties which have beset the social work profession in establishing a sound coherent basis both for a generic foundation and for subsequent specializations. It examines the factors which have contributed to these difficulties, in education, in practice and in relation to external factors, notably political. It concludes that…
Neglect as an aspect of the mistreatment of elderly people
This paper discusses the neglect of old people as an element of mistreatment. It considers the definition and prevalence of neglect and issues arising both in self‐neglect and in the context of professional and personal relationships. It is argued that the underlying reasons for ‘omissions of care’ are various and complex and that distinctions between ‘intentional’ and ‘unintentional’ neglect may be unhelpful. Present evidence suggests that it is…
It was more difficult than we thought
This article discusses the struggle in the years since the Children Act 1948 to establish a sense of confidence and direction in the practice of social work with children and families. It argues that although there were important achievements in the early years and many examples of sensitive and committed practice in the period under review, the service has not fulfilled its early promise. It has failed to develop a coherent, indigenous theoretic…
Emotional abuse and neglect
This paper explores, from a UK perspective, issues surrounding policy and practice in cases of neglect, which inevitably involves emotional abuse. It does not address cases of emotional abuse in which neglect does not occur. The paper argues that there is a sufficient body of knowledge on the necessary conditions for healthy child development and factors associated with psychological/ emotional disorders in childhood for social workers to be more…
The Challenge of Inter-Agency Collaboration
The New Victorians in Social Work
Family Problems and Patterns in the 1980s
Do the Elderly get Value for Money
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. As you have access to this content, a full PDF is available via the ‘Save PDF’ action button
The Barclay Report
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. Please use the Get access link above for information on how to access this content
The Challenge of Inter-Agency Collaboration
Emotional abuse and neglect
This paper explores, from a UK perspective, issues surrounding policy and practice in cases of neglect, which inevitably involves emotional abuse. It does not address cases of emotional abuse in which neglect does not occur. The paper argues that there is a sufficient body of knowledge on the necessary conditions for healthy child development and factors associated with psychological/ emotional disorders in childhood for social workers to be more…
It was more difficult than we thought
This article discusses the struggle in the years since the Children Act 1948 to establish a sense of confidence and direction in the practice of social work with children and families. It argues that although there were important achievements in the early years and many examples of sensitive and committed practice in the period under review, the service has not fulfilled its early promise. It has failed to develop a coherent, indigenous theoretic…
Child Protection and Mental Health Services
Fostering Now
Genericism and Specialization
Using the first three years of the British Journal of Social Work, 1971–74, as a starting point, this paper traces the difficulties which have beset the social work profession in establishing a sound coherent basis both for a generic foundation and for subsequent specializations. It examines the factors which have contributed to these difficulties, in education, in practice and in relation to external factors, notably political. It concludes that…
Neglect as an aspect of the mistreatment of elderly people
This paper discusses the neglect of old people as an element of mistreatment. It considers the definition and prevalence of neglect and issues arising both in self‐neglect and in the context of professional and personal relationships. It is argued that the underlying reasons for ‘omissions of care’ are various and complex and that distinctions between ‘intentional’ and ‘unintentional’ neglect may be unhelpful. Present evidence suggests that it is…
Computer Science (6 works) · Sociology (6 works) · Political science (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Law (4 works) · Social Work (4 works) · Social Work Education and Practice (4 works) · Child Welfare and Adoption (3 works) · History (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works)