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This chapter discusses the process of casework with children and their families with reference to:
1. The problem-solving process and stages of casework;
2. The process of social work interview with reference to the interview setting, planning an interview, interview transitions and summarising;
3. The initial stages of engagement, assessment and planning; and
4. The concluding stages of evaluation and termination.
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Desai, M. (2010). Process of Casework with Children and Their Families. In: A Rights-Based Preventative Approach for Psychosocial Well-Being in Childhood. Children¿s Well-Being: Indicators and Research. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-9066-9_12
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