Child Abuse 5e An evidence base for confident practice

Wilkins, David ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2780-0385, Shemmings, David and Pascoe, Claire 2019. Child Abuse 5e An evidence base for confident practice. Open University Press.

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Abstract

This best-selling text has been used by countless students, practitioners and researchers as a key reference on child protection issues. The book demystifies this complex and emotionally-charged area, outlining research, history, social policy and legislation, as well as the theory and practice underpinning child protection work. Written by influential academics and practitioners, this updated edition looks at child protection practices in a global context and provides: • The latest research and thinking on the causes and consequences of child abuse, including new insights about the relationship between deprivation, poverty and abuse and neglect • An overview of child protection practices, ranging from the 19th Century to recent policy and practice changes, including the widespread adoption of practice models and attempts to improve the quality of social work services Using examples to highlight key discussions and points, this book will enhance the confidence, knowledge and skills of practitioners, supervisors and managers.

Item Type:	Book
Book Type:	Authored Book
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Social Sciences (Includes Criminology and Education) Children’s Social Care Research and Development Centre (CASCADE)
Publisher:	Open University Press
ISBN:	9780335248087
Last Modified:	09 Nov 2022 11:34
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/143805

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