Professional Discretion in Welfare Services

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The book explores the critical issue of professional discretion in social work, particularly in the context of increasing management culture within the public sector. It introduces a novel analytical framework that encompasses three distinct managerial perspectives: the domination model, the street-level model, and a discursive approach. This comprehensive examination aims to engage postgraduate students, researchers, and professionals, providing valuable insights into the complexities of discretion in social work practice.