Professional Discretion in Welfare Services

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.