Religion, Belief and Social Work: Making a Difference Author:Sheila Furness and Philip Gilligan a specialist approach to support

a specialist approach to support and protection

particularly in areas such as children and families

It builds upon popular texts addressing anti-discriminatory frameworks but focuses specifically upon black perspectives in social work

to what purposes they are used and whose interests they are made to serve

Religion, Belief and Social Work: Making a Difference Author:Sheila Furness and Philip Gilligan a specialist approach to supportThis book examines how religion and related beliefs have varied impacts on the needs and perceptions of practitioners, service users, and the support networks available to them. The authors argue that social workers need to understand these phenomena, so that they can become more confident in challenging discriminatory and oppressive practices. The centrality of religion and associated beliefs in the lives of many is emphasised, as are their