Contents // About the authors ix // Acknowledgements xi // Series editors preface xiii // Introduction XV // Part One: Essential practice principles 1 // 1 A framework for assessment, risk and decisions 3 // 2 Involving clients in assessment and decisions 19 // 3 Assessing risk, needs and strengths; tools and processes 35 // 4 Collaborating, communicating and managing conflict in making decisions 51 // 5 Knowledge, critical thinking analysis and reflection 65 // Part Two: Particular considerations 79 // 6 Legal and ethical aspects of assessment, risk and decisions 81 // 7 Professional judgement and using knowledge in practice 93 // 8 Safeguarding and eligibility for services 105 // 9 Managing risk and positive risk-taking in planning care 117 // 10 Developing your professional skills 131 // Conclusion 145 // Appendix 1: Professional capabilities framework 151 // Appendix 2: Subject benchmark for social work 153 // Glossary 161 // References 165 // Index 177