The Child in Mind: A Child Protection Handbook

The Child in Mind: A Child Protection Handbook

by Judy Barker (Author)

Synopsis

First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 128
Edition: 3rd edition
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 08 Nov 2007

ISBN 10: 0415426022
ISBN 13: 9780415426022

Media Reviews

'I commend this book ... I want it to be read and used day by day.' - Lord Laming, Chair of the Victoria Climbie Inquiry

'This book is particularly suitable for professionals unfamiliar with child protection procedures.' - Community Care

'The Child in Mind should be in everyone's back pocket, it defines all types of abuse very clearly and is an advocate for whistle blowing.' - Anne Bannister, Univeristy of Sheffield

'This is a concise and informative textbook for health practitioners whose work brings them into contact with children or families ... it provides a wealth of information.' - Nursing Standard

Author Bio
Judy Barker has extensive experience working with child abuse and neglect. Her clinical expertise is drawn from many years in practice, as a health visitor, child protection advisor and designated nurse for child protection in City and Hackney. Deborah Hodes is a consultant community paediatrician and designated doctor for child protection in Camden and University College London Hospital. She has a wide range of clinical, teaching and research experience in community child health.