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Child protection: messages from research

By: Series: Studies in child protectionPublication details: London HMSO 1995Description: 120; ill.,bibl.; BookFindISBN:
  • 0113217811
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Contents:
Part 1 The problems of definition?: normal behaviour within families; thresholds for intervention; what is bad for children? a consequence of moving the threshold; causes of abuse; how much abuse? Part 2 The child protection process: first enquiry; family visit; conference and registration; thresholds for action; factors associated with progress through the child protection process; children in need of protection; from support to treatment; working with and not against families; withdrawing support. Part 3 How effective is the child protection process: the effects of abuse on children; were the children protected? the effects of abuse investigations on families. Part 4 How can professionals best protect children?: sensitive and informed professional/client relations; achieving the right balance of power; the need for a wide perspective on child protection; the effective supervision and training of social workers; enhancing children's general quality of life; improving effectiveness. Conclusions: summaries of the research reports; the relevance of North American research on child protection; true for us?
Summary: Paperback|ElectronicSummary: As part of a Government response to child abuse scandals in the 1980s, a programme of research was initiated into all aspects of child protection. Results are made accessible through this text, to professionals working with children. It seeks to demonstrate their relevance for policy and practice.
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Book BEH-MHT Library Service Shelves WA 320 CHI 1995 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available BEH00120
Book Newcomb Library at Homerton Healthcare Shelves WS 160 DEP (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 11840

Part 1 The problems of definition?: normal behaviour within families; thresholds for intervention; what is bad for children? a consequence of moving the threshold; causes of abuse; how much abuse? Part 2 The child protection process: first enquiry; family visit; conference and registration; thresholds for action; factors associated with progress through the child protection process; children in need of protection; from support to treatment; working with and not against families; withdrawing support. Part 3 How effective is the child protection process: the effects of abuse on children; were the children protected? the effects of abuse investigations on families. Part 4 How can professionals best protect children?: sensitive and informed professional/client relations; achieving the right balance of power; the need for a wide perspective on child protection; the effective supervision and training of social workers; enhancing children's general quality of life; improving effectiveness. Conclusions: summaries of the research reports; the relevance of North American research on child protection; true for us?

Paperback|Electronic

As part of a Government response to child abuse scandals in the 1980s, a programme of research was initiated into all aspects of child protection. Results are made accessible through this text, to professionals working with children. It seeks to demonstrate their relevance for policy and practice.

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