Journal of Aggression Maltreatment and Trauma, 8(1/2), 2003, pp.173-203.
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Children in out-of-home care due to abuse and neglect are at disproportionately high risk for disabling conditions. The reasons for the over-representation of children with disabilities in the child welfare system are reviewed and discussed in this chapter. Factors discussed include impact of abuse and neglect, the impact risk factors such as exposure to community and domestic violence and poverty, risk of abuse or neglect associated with disability, and child welfare system factors. In addition, the need for greater efficacy in identification of disability, identification of service needs, and linkage with and delivery of services to serve the needs of children with disabilities in out-of-home care is addressed. Recommendations for policy review at State and Federal levels are offered along with direction for future research. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
Children in out-of-home care due to abuse and neglect are at disproportionately high risk for disabling conditions. The reasons for the over-representation of children with disabilities in the child welfare system are reviewed and discussed in this chapter. Factors discussed include impact of abuse and neglect, the impact risk factors such as exposure to community and domestic violence and poverty, risk of abuse or neglect associated with disability, and child welfare system factors. In addition, the need for greater efficacy in identification of disability, identification of service needs, and linkage with and delivery of services to serve the needs of children with disabilities in out-of-home care is addressed. Recommendations for policy review at State and Federal levels are offered along with direction for future research. (Copies of this article are available from: Haworth Document Delivery Centre Haworth Press Inc., 10 Alice Street Binghamton, NY 13904-1580)
The Second Edition of this textbook provides students and practitioners with a broad introduction to, and critical analysis of, the complex issues involved in child protection work. Beckett presents these issues encouraging reflection and debate through such features as case examples and interactive exercises. The book is comprehensive, considering key topics such as: the consequences for children of abuse and neglect; the reasons why some adults abuse and neglect children; the personal challenges involved in doing child protection work; and the organizational framework within which child protection work takes place. Other key features of this thoroughly revised Second Edition include: fully updated content: the book has been revised to incorporate new literature, research, legal and policy developments, including the recent Working Together guidelines; two new chapters - these comprise a chapter on families where there is , and a chapter on promoting strategies for bringing about change; and, interprofessional appeal - the author addresses the book to all the professionals involved in child protection work, ensuring wide interdisciplinary appeal.
The Second Edition of this textbook provides students and practitioners with a broad introduction to, and critical analysis of, the complex issues involved in child protection work. Beckett presents these issues encouraging reflection and debate through such features as case examples and interactive exercises. The book is comprehensive, considering key topics such as: the consequences for children of abuse and neglect; the reasons why some adults abuse and neglect children; the personal challenges involved in doing child protection work; and the organizational framework within which child protection work takes place. Other key features of this thoroughly revised Second Edition include: fully updated content: the book has been revised to incorporate new literature, research, legal and policy developments, including the recent Working Together guidelines; two new chapters - these comprise a chapter on families where there is , and a chapter on promoting strategies for bringing about change; and, interprofessional appeal - the author addresses the book to all the professionals involved in child protection work, ensuring wide interdisciplinary appeal.
Subject terms:
parent-child relations, physical disabilities, poverty, prevention, social workers, vulnerable children, child abuse, child neglect, child protection, children, children in need, childrens rights, domestic violence;
This book provides insights into such contemporary issues as: the victimization of youths on the Internet; children as victims of war and terrorism; spatial patterns of child maltreatment—the concentration of child maltreatment within certain geographical areas; religion-related child abuse; the role of health care professionals in response to child victimization; children with disabilities; abuse, neglect, and the child welfare system; fetal homicide, emerging statutory and judicial regulation of third-party assaults; legal and social issues surrounding closed-circuit television testimony of child victims and witnesses; and juvenile courts and their role in addressing family violence
This book provides insights into such contemporary issues as: the victimization of youths on the Internet; children as victims of war and terrorism; spatial patterns of child maltreatment—the concentration of child maltreatment within certain geographical areas; religion-related child abuse; the role of health care professionals in response to child victimization; children with disabilities; abuse, neglect, and the child welfare system; fetal homicide, emerging statutory and judicial regulation of third-party assaults; legal and social issues surrounding closed-circuit television testimony of child victims and witnesses; and juvenile courts and their role in addressing family violence
Subject terms:
physical disabilities, terrorism, vulnerable children, youth courts, child abuse, child neglect, child protection, children, children in need, crime victims, criminal justice, domestic violence, families;
Part One outlines the job of a child protection social worker - what it entails and the demand made on social workers. Part Two looks at the different ways in which children can be abused and neglected and considers the indicators and warning signs as well as the long-term consequences. Part Three considers the causes of abuse and neglect. What leads adults to mistreat their children or fail to provide the care and protection they need? Part Four explores some of the difficulties and dilemmas involved in child protection social work.
Part One outlines the job of a child protection social worker - what it entails and the demand made on social workers. Part Two looks at the different ways in which children can be abused and neglected and considers the indicators and warning signs as well as the long-term consequences. Part Three considers the causes of abuse and neglect. What leads adults to mistreat their children or fail to provide the care and protection they need? Part Four explores some of the difficulties and dilemmas involved in child protection social work.
Subject terms:
parent-child relations, physical disabilities, poverty, prevention, social workers, vulnerable children, child abuse, child neglect, child protection, children, children in need, childrens rights;
How a social worker approached a case involving a mother with parenting problems and her twin teenage daughters, one of whom is profoundly disabled while the other exhibits very challenging behaviour.
How a social worker approached a case involving a mother with parenting problems and her twin teenage daughters, one of whom is profoundly disabled while the other exhibits very challenging behaviour.
Subject terms:
mothers, physical disabilities, professional registration, residential care, risk, social workers, vulnerable children, assessment, challenging behaviour, child neglect, child protection, children, families;