Troublemakers: The construction of ‘troubled families’ as a social problem, First Edition
Stephen Crossley

Paving the way for a government to fulfil its responsibility to families, this authoritative and critical account of the UK government's Troubled Families Programme reveals the inconsistencies and contradictions within it, and issues of deceit and malpractice in its operation.

'Stephen Crossley has written an important book…Troublemakers is a compelling exposé of a dangerous idea, with significant implications for local government, particularly for those in policy, performance and social work.' — Local Government Studies