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Over the last decade there has been a series of Government policy
initiatives in respect of children’s services and social work
education in England, many of which aim to de-regulate or privatise
aspects of these services. Critically considering the impact of the
MacAlister Review, this book explores the past, present and future
of children’s services in the UK from a range of perspectives –
lived, professional and academic. This accessible guide provides a
timely and incisive overview of the current children’s services
reform agenda in the UK. It identifies current challenges, analyses
both strengths and weaknesses in the current policy agenda and sets
out alternative policy and practice directions for a system that
can meet families’ needs.
Taking a multi-disciplinary perspective, and one grounded in human
rights, Unaccompanied young migrants explores in-depth the journeys
migrant youths take through the UK legal and care systems. Arriving
with little agency, what becomes of these children as they grow and
assume new roles and identities, only to risk losing legal
protection as they reach eighteen? Through international studies
and crucially the voices of the young migrants themselves, the book
examines the narratives they present and the frameworks of culture
and legislation into which they are placed. It challenges existing
policy and questions, from a social justice perspective, what the
treatment of this group tells us about our systems and the cultural
presuppositions on which they depend.
The state is increasingly experienced as both intrusive and
neglectful, particularly by those living in poverty, leading to
loss of trust and widespread feelings of alienation and
disconnection. Against this tense background, this innovative book
argues that child protection policies and practices have become
part of the problem, rather than ensuring children's well-being and
safety. Building on the ideas in the best-selling Re-imagining
child protection and drawing together a wide range of social
theorists and disciplines, the book: * Challenges existing notions
of child protection, revealing their limits; * Ensures that the
harms children and families experience are explored in a way that
acknowledges the social and economic contexts in which they live; *
Explains how the protective capacities within families and
communities can be mobilised and practices of co-production
adopted; * Places ethics and human rights at the centre of everyday
conversations and practices.
The state is increasingly experienced as both intrusive and
neglectful, particularly by those living in poverty, leading to
loss of trust and widespread feelings of alienation and
disconnection. Against this tense background, this innovative book
argues that child protection policies and practices have become
part of the problem, rather than ensuring children's well-being and
safety. Building on the ideas in the best-selling Re-imagining
child protection and drawing together a wide range of social
theorists and disciplines, the book: * Challenges existing notions
of child protection, revealing their limits; * Ensures that the
harms children and families experience are explored in a way that
acknowledges the social and economic contexts in which they live; *
Explains how the protective capacities within families and
communities can be mobilised and practices of co-production
adopted; * Places ethics and human rights at the centre of everyday
conversations and practices.
Taking a multi-disciplinary perspective, and one grounded in human
rights, Unaccompanied young migrants explores in-depth the journeys
migrant youths take through the UK legal and care systems. Arriving
with little agency, what becomes of these children as they grow and
assume new roles and identities, only to risk losing legal
protection as they reach eighteen? Through international studies
and crucially the voices of the young migrants themselves, the book
examines the narratives they present and the frameworks of culture
and legislation into which they are placed. It challenges existing
policy and questions, from a social justice perspective, what the
treatment of this group tells us about our systems and the cultural
presuppositions on which they depend.
Providing an exploration of the key issues, this book offers
practical advice on how to improve the safeguarding and welfare of
black children and young people in need. With contributions from
academics, researchers and practitioners, it promotes an
understanding of the particular cultural and social issues that
affect black children in relation to child protection. It
highlights how race and racism, as well as culture, faith and
gender, can influence the ways need and risk are interpreted and
responded to. Drawing on insights from research evidence, case
examples and practice guidelines, it outlines the range of factors
that contribute to the vulnerability of black children and
describes how to improve techniques of working with minority ethnic
families. The book covers issues such as the effects of parental
mental health problems, living with domestic violence, child
maltreatment, and demonstrates how these might be understood
differently for black children and young people. There are also
chapters on topics such as female genital mutilation, witchcraft
and forced marriage. Essential reading for all social workers and
child protection workers, as well as students and support managers,
Safeguarding Black Children provides the tools and understanding
needed to better support these children.
Mass-migration, conflict and poverty are now persistent features of
our globalised world. This reference book for social workers and
service providers offers constructive ideas for practice within an
inter-disciplinary framework. Each chapter speaks to a skill and
knowledge area that is key to this work, bringing together myriad
voices from across disciplines, interspersed with the vital
perspectives of asylum seekers, refugees and migrants themselves.
The book discusses the specific challenges faced when working in
the community, and where people have suffered torture, in the
context of social work practiced from an ethical value-base.
Staying up to date with the latest developments in policy; and
addressing key specific skills needed to work with people affected
by borders, this book is a valuable resource for both practitioners
and students.
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The Developing World of the Child (Paperback)
Anna Gupta; Edited by Wendy Rose; Contributions by Gillian Schofield, David Quinton; Edited by David P.H. Jones; Contributions by …
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Written as part of a training pack for practitioners working in
child care and child protection, and bringing together leading
figures from a range of disciplines, this important text shows how
the latest child development theories can be applied to
professionals' working practice. Considering theories of
development throughout the lifespan from the early years through to
adolescence, and transitions to adulthood, this resource is
essential reading for a range of professionals including social
workers, teachers, and health and mental health professionals. The
authors build up an integrated picture of the developing world of
the child, looking at genetic and biological influences alongside
individual psychological, interpersonal, familial, educational and
wider community domains. The final part of the book looks
specifically at issues for practice, including chapters on
communicating with children exercising professional judgment, and
planning, interventions and outcomes in child care.
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