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Book Review: LGBTQ people and social work: Intersectional perspectives

Book Review: LGBTQ people and social work: Intersectional perspectives 114 Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work 32(1) These shortcomings are offset by the rich insights that Lee’s extensive interviews and observa- tions yielded. For example, Brandon, a family defense attorney, explains that even a separation of 1 or 2 days can inspire a desperate fear in a parent, given that ‘‘In the communities they live in [ ... ] they know how long it can take to get their kids back’’ (p. 73). Catching a Case is recommended for students and scholars of social work and family as well as child welfare workers and family advocates. Family court judges and attorneys, in particular, should take the book’s findings to heart in light of their tendency to rubber stamp child custody decisions made at earlier stages through deeply problematic processes. Catching a Case reminds readers that the child welfare system’s problems are urgent, even though their widespread and entrenched nature might suggest otherwise. Lee’s work proves to be a valuable contribution and a revealing read. O’Neill, B. J., Swan, T. A., & Mule, N. J. (Eds.). (2015). LGBTQ people and social work: Intersectional perspectives. Toronto, Ontario: Canadian Scholar’s Press. 418 pp. $51.99 (paperback), ISBN: 978-1-5513-0726-8. Reviewed by: Gita http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work SAGE

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SAGE
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© The Author(s) 2016
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0886-1099
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1552-3020
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10.1177/0886109916671356
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114 Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work 32(1) These shortcomings are offset by the rich insights that Lee’s extensive interviews and observa- tions yielded. For example, Brandon, a family defense attorney, explains that even a separation of 1 or 2 days can inspire a desperate fear in a parent, given that ‘‘In the communities they live in [ ... ] they know how long it can take to get their kids back’’ (p. 73). Catching a Case is recommended for students and scholars of social work and family as well as child welfare workers and family advocates. Family court judges and attorneys, in particular, should take the book’s findings to heart in light of their tendency to rubber stamp child custody decisions made at earlier stages through deeply problematic processes. Catching a Case reminds readers that the child welfare system’s problems are urgent, even though their widespread and entrenched nature might suggest otherwise. Lee’s work proves to be a valuable contribution and a revealing read. O’Neill, B. J., Swan, T. A., & Mule, N. J. (Eds.). (2015). LGBTQ people and social work: Intersectional perspectives. Toronto, Ontario: Canadian Scholar’s Press. 418 pp. $51.99 (paperback), ISBN: 978-1-5513-0726-8. Reviewed by: Gita

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Published: Feb 1, 2017

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