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A brighter future
- Author:
- DOBSON Alex
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 26.10.04, 2004, pp.24-26.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Examines the reasons behind a recorded decline in the numbers on the child protection register. Asks whether children are safer or whether it is just a case of local authorities trying to hit targets. Considers some of the factors that may have had an impact.
In the balance
- Author:
- DOBSON Alex
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 27.7.04, 2004, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Looks at the findings of the latest Social Services Inspectorate for Wales report, which warned that child protection services are not operating consistently to the high standards required. Compares the rigorous Inspection procedure in Wales with the self-audit carried out in England. Also highlights the determination of Wales to work within existing structures, rather than adopting Children's Trusts.
Finding the right tool
- Author:
- DOBSON Alex
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 50, 3.12.03, 2003, pp.17-18.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
The Victoria Climbie audit was a key tool that fed into the Star Ratings of social services departments published last month. Reports on how the audit helped sharpen the focus of councils in their service delivery.
Counting the cost
- Author:
- DOBSON Alex
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 29, 21.2.03, 2003, pp.6-8.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
With 46 of Lord Lamings 108 recommendations from the Climbie report being relevant to social services, looks at the cost implications.
Risk assessment
- Author:
- DOBSON Alex
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 33, 9.4.03, 2003, pp.14-16.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
The Government's Green Paper on Children at Risk is due shortly. Looks at what the future could hold for child protection services.
In the best interest of the child
- Author:
- DOBSON Alex
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 37, 4.6.03, 2003, pp.16-18.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Reports on how many professionals are now questioning whether contact with a non-resident parent is in the best interest of the child.
Drawing the line
- Author:
- DOBSON Alex
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 26, December 2002, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Looks at the overhaul of the law on sexual offences contained in the Government's White Paper, Protecting the Public. Asks whether this will be enough to improve the sexual safety of children and adults.
Who wears the crown?
- Author:
- DOBSON Alex
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 13.6.02, 2002, pp.26-27.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Investigates the tendency of staff in health and social work to defer to the judgements of those who are seen as higher up the professional ladder, sometimes unbalancing child protection systems.
Practitioners stare into the void left by Children's Society cutbacks
- Author:
- DOBSON Alex
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 15.11.01, 2001, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Reports on how the Children's Society's decision to axe all its services in Wales has met with a wave of protest as concerns grow over how children's needs can be met.
Haunted by the past
- Author:
- DOBSON Alex
- Journal article citation:
- Care and Health Magazine, 23, October 2002, pp.6-9.
- Publisher:
- Care and Health
Looks at the changes occurring in the child protection system.