Examines the ways in which society marginalises, institutionalises and places disabled children in situations of unacceptable risk, and how patterns of service delivery can contribute to the problem. Based on the accounts of seven disabled individuals who were sexually abused in childhood, this book highlights a wide range of pertinent issues.

Disability Studies is an arena of critical debate addressing controversial issues concerning, not just the meaning of disability, but the nature of society, dominant values, quality of life, and even the right to live. This book, written specifically to raise questions and stimulate debate, covers a wide range of specific and substantive issues.

Analyses the barriers that disabled people encounter in education, housing, leisure and employment. This book contains chapters on: international issues; diversity among disabled people; sexuality; and, bioethics.

Examines disability, as it relates to healthcare policy and practice. This book is suitable for physiotherapists and occupational therapists, both students and practitioners, as well as various healthcare workers, including nurses, doctors and speech and language therapists.

A collection of writings that examines and challenges traditional notions of disability. It offers a multidisciplinary approach to disability studies, incorporating perspectives from a wide range of health and social care services, emphasising on the views, experiences, work and personal testimonies of disabled people themselves.

Charles Buridn finds himself steadily drawn to a life of thieving - a van dragger - luring thieves who lie in wait for goods vehicles. He is lured by the prospect of financial gain only his own strong will and the love of the local copper's daughter can save him from a life of crime...

Explores the provision and practice of professional support and refers to the processes of enabling relationships between professionals and clients. This book focuses on the power of relationships to empower and construct change. Use of counseling skills are looked at within the context, processes, and principles of professional support.

A collection of writings that examines and challenges traditional notions of disability. It offers a multidisciplinary approach to disability studies, incorporating perspectives from a wide range of health and social care services, emphasising on the views, experiences, work and personal testimonies of disabled people themselves.

Helps therapists in establishing open and mutual relationships, with clients and colleagues, for shared decision making, effective working partnerships and mutual empowerment. This book looks at issues of the use of counselling skills, focusing on the principles, processes and contexts of therapy. It takes a reflective practitioner approach.

Analyses the barriers that disabled people encounter in education, housing, leisure and employment. This book contains chapters on: international issues; diversity among disabled people; sexuality; and, bioethics.

Four generations of Swains enjoyed flourishing careers in the police force. The author reveals his roots and shoots in law enforcement and documents their colective achievements. A proud and affectionate recollection of the people who shaped him and those who followed in his footsteps.

From East End beginnings to travelling the world in the Army, the Police Force and then as a Security Consultant, this book recounts the memories of the author's life.

Discusses how to start research, the range of tools, research methods, and approaches which can be applied, as well as how to report and disseminate research findings. This book also contains learning objectives and practical advice to make understanding and practising research easier.