Nurses, midwives and health visitors have a statutory duty to
safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. In
this clear and invaluable guide, Catherine Powell focuses on the
practical aspects of safeguarding and how healthcare professionals
should respond to safeguarding children concerns. Key features of
the book include: * Setting out the roles and responsibilities of
nurses, midwives and health visitors working in a range of
settings, including those working primarily with adult clients *
Realistic case scenarios of physical, emotional and sexual abuse
and neglect, covering infants, toddlers, school-age children and
adolescents * Explanations of inter-agency working and the roles of
other key players such as children's social care, the police and
education services * 'Markers of Good Practice' boxes highlighting
lessons for practice. The book covers the full spectrum of
safeguarding children work; from prevention and early help through
to statutory intervention and serious case review. New for this
expanded Second Edition are: * A new chapter on child sexual
exploitation, and more consideration of risks for children online *
More detail on the links between domestic violence and abuse and
child maltreatment * New 'Child Perspective' boxes to encourage
further thought about the voice and role of the child Safeguarding
and Child Protection for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors 2e is
an essential tool for students and will be invaluable for
practicing healthcare staff who face an array of complex and
sensitive issues in the field of safeguarding. "Dr Catherine Powell
is the Institute of Health Visiting safeguarding expert, advising
us on any national safeguarding issues or changes of policy. I am
personally delighted that she has updated this important book.
Safeguarding is the practice area that nurses, midwives and health
visitors must not shy away from. It can however provide their
greatest professional challenges as well as making them feel
anxious about providing correct professional responses. This is a
very well-structured and comprehensive book. The author very
effectively brings safeguarding responsibilities to life with the
use of case studies. The recurring features in the book are helpful
and I very much like the inclusion of the child or young person's
perspective boxes. For the inexperienced professional this can be
forgotten when swamped with a complex situation. By keeping the
child's perspective at the centre of all decision-making the right
decisions are more likely to be made. Perhaps of particular value
to learning will be the chapter on child death and serious case
reviews, something professionals seek to avoid ever being involved
in, but sometimes find themselves having to face. It is therefore
important to learn from these reviews of what went wrong, a
breakdown in professional communication so often being a feature.
This chapter explains how a serious case review is carried out and
allows the reader to understand how they might be asked to
contribute to the process. To have a book such as this to use as a
professional companion, not only to refer to and check facts, or
underpin decision making, but also to expand professional
knowledge, will lead to improved safeguarding practices, prompt,
appropriate interventions, and better outcomes for children and
families. Safeguarding is of course everyone's business and others
needing to refresh or update their skills in this area will also
find the information included of great value." Dr Cheryll Adams,
Director, Institute of Health Visiting, UK "This is a very readable
and practical book which achieves its aim to raise awareness about
good safeguarding and child protection practice. The book is
intended to prepare nursing, midwifery and specialist community
public health nursing students and those 'returning to practice',
but it will also be of use to more experienced practitioners who
work with children, young people and their families, wanting to
update their learning in the field. The book clearly reflects the
author's expertise and knowledge in safeguarding and child
protection practice. It contains a wealth of extremely useful
information presented in an easily accessible fashion. The range of
case examples, practice points and new for this second edition, a
'child's perspective' box, brings the text to life and focuses the
reader's attention on practice needing to be 'child-centred'. This
is an excellent book, which I thoroughly recommend." Jane V.
Appleton, Professor in Primary and Community Care, Faculty of
Health and Life Sciences at Oxford Brookes University, UK "All
nurses have a duty to inform and alert appropriate personnel if
they suspect a child has been abused, and to know where they can
seek expert advice and support if they have concerns. This
comprehensive text providing the link between legislation, policy,
research and practice will enable students and practitioners to
expand their knowledge and understanding of the key issues involved
in safeguarding children and young people." Fiona Smith,
Professional Lead for Children and Young People's Nursing, Royal
College of Nursing, UK
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