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;