Children's Rights Officers and Advocates (CROA) give their views on Sir William Utting's report 'People like us'. This article focuses in particular on the recommendation that children and young people who are looked after should have access to children's rights officers.
Children's Rights Officers and Advocates (CROA) give their views on Sir William Utting's report 'People like us'. This article focuses in particular on the recommendation that children and young people who are looked after should have access to children's rights officers.
Subject terms:
looked after children, physical disabilities, prevention, young people, advocacy, child abuse, children, childrens rights, complaints;
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;
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;
Considers how services need to be structured and planned to meet the needs of children and families in the new millennium. Includes chapters on: effective central government structures for children; involving children in health care planning and delivery; an agenda for education services and a flexible curriculum; the impact of local government on policies and practice in services for children; preventing antisocial behaviour in young people; the voluntary sector and children's mental health; and children's services plans.
Considers how services need to be structured and planned to meet the needs of children and families in the new millennium. Includes chapters on: effective central government structures for children; involving children in health care planning and delivery; an agenda for education services and a flexible curriculum; the impact of local government on policies and practice in services for children; preventing antisocial behaviour in young people; the voluntary sector and children's mental health; and children's services plans.
Subject terms:
local government, mental health problems, parents, physical disabilities, planning, policy formulation, prevention, social care provision, user views, voluntary organisations, young people, central government, children, childrens rights, education, health care;
Childright, 134 Supplement, March 1997, pp.i- viii.
Publisher:
Children's Legal Centre
A 'manifesto' for children and young people to draw attention to the interests of children and young people, which, it is believed, are under-represented in party political programmes. Puts forward a series of legislative, policy and practice changes which would bring UK law into line with the UN Convention.
A 'manifesto' for children and young people to draw attention to the interests of children and young people, which, it is believed, are under-represented in party political programmes. Puts forward a series of legislative, policy and practice changes which would bring UK law into line with the UN Convention.
Subject terms:
homeless people, homelessness, physical disabilities, politics, prevention, refugees, United Nations, user participation, central government, child abuse, child protection, children, childrens rights, criminal justice, education, employment, health needs;