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. "This is an important,
varied, well-structured, and interesting academic contribution to
the area of child protection, neglect, and child abuse. The authors
draw on a range of literature, theories, and the extant
evidence-base to present a breadth of chapters, from global
perspectives on child abuse, to the history of child abuse, to
reflections for the future of child protection work. This book will
add value to a wide range of professionals in this important
field." Dr Karen Treisman, Clinical Psychologist, Trainer "This is
an important addition to the child abuse and child protection
literature. Drawing from a variety of current research carried out
by professionals and academics from a range of disciplines, this
book will be an excellent companion for students, academics and
practitioners working in this challenging but important area of
work." Dr Elena Martellozzo, Online child protection expert.
Middlesex University, UK "This is a comprehensive text which
explores the legislative, cultural and historic context in which
today's child protection has been shaped. Building on previous
editions, it provides a valuable and up-to-date insight into
contemporary child protection practice." Rebecca Avery, Education
Safeguarding Advisor (Online Protection), The Education People "How
did we get to where we are in our response to child abuse - and
what might the future hold? This book provides a timely,
comprehensive and thoughtful response to this question;
demonstrating the importance of understanding our journey to
present day practices if we are to improve the protection of
children in the future. Integrating historical, sociological,
psychological and biological perspectives, and grappling with the
ethical as well as practical challenges of child abuse responses,
the authors provide us with an overview upon which we must learn
from past successes, as well as tragedies, as we utilise and
further build an evidence base for confident social work practices
around the world. " Dr Carlene Firmin, Principal Research Fellow in
Contextual Safeguarding, University of Bedfordshire, UK
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