Principles of Child Protection Management and Practice |
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| Author:
| Lawrence, Anne |
| ISBN: | 978-0-335-21463-1 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2004 |
| Publisher: | McGraw-Hill Education
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| Imprint: | Open University Press |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $63.95 |
Book Description:
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There continues to be a recognized need for cooperation amongthe major agencies involved in childrenâ¬"s welfare today. Whileretaining their individual autonomy and authority, agencies needto work together effectively for the well-being of children.Principles of Child Protection examines the topical andgrowing field of child protection practice. The author reviewsthe literature on social and cultural definitions and patterns ofchild abuse, child sexual abuse, and the nature of...
More DescriptionThere continues to be a recognized need for cooperation amongthe major agencies involved in childrenâ¬"s welfare today. Whileretaining their individual autonomy and authority, agencies needto work together effectively for the well-being of children.Principles of Child Protection examines the topical andgrowing field of child protection practice. The author reviewsthe literature on social and cultural definitions and patterns ofchild abuse, child sexual abuse, and the nature of childhood itself,and examines the forces that have helped to determine currentmultiagency child protection management. This book issuitable for students on qualifying and post-qualifying coursesin social work, social policy and child protection, as well aspractitioners and policy makers.