Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- Introduction -- What is risk? -- Rights, responsibilities and the law -- Exploring welfare dilemmas -- Models, principles and policies -- Risk assessment -- Risk management -- Linking assessment and management together -- Training professionals and laypersons in risk work -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1: a note on assessing risk of harm and danger in health and social -- Care settings: the examples of child protection and sex offenders -- Appendix 2: case studies -- References -- Index.

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