The SAGE Handbook on Decision Making, Assessment and Risk in Social Work provides a comprehensive overview of key debates and issues; and gives pointers on future directions for practice, research, teaching, management of services, and development of theoretical understandings. It¿s key aim is to support the development of sound, applied 'science' (knowledge) and values to underpin reasoned, reasonable professional judgement and decision making by social workers in practice and those in management and regulatory roles.