Contemporary perspectives in practice evaluation -- Realist evaluation paradigm for practice -- An example of qualitative research methods in realist evaluation -- Quantitative methods: evaluation of family centres -- A realist evaluation of practice: the NSPCC's shield project and intensive analysis -- The shield project: extensive analysis in realist evaluation -- Patterns of what works, for whom and in what contexts -- The contribution of realist evaluation for practice

1. Social case work -- Evaluation
2. Social case work -- Research