Child Protection in America Past, Present, and Future |
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| Author:
| Myers, John E. B. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-19-516935-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2006 |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $93.00 |
Book Description:
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In this vivid history of child protection in America, John E. B. Myers analyzes recent reform proposals and introduces innovative policy strategies for reducing abuse and strengthening child protective services. Arguing that the history of child protection is largely a success story, this provocative new book will challenge all those concerned with children's welfare to move toward real solutions that will make life better for America's most vulnerable children.
In this vivid history of child protection in America, John E. B. Myers analyzes recent reform proposals and introduces innovative policy strategies for reducing abuse and strengthening child protective services. Arguing that the history of child protection is largely a success story, this provocative new book will challenge all those concerned with children's welfare to move toward real solutions that will make life better for America's most vulnerable children.