The Child Protection Handbook

by Adrian L. James BA MA PhD GDSA DASS Professor (Author), Kate Wilson BA(Oxon) DipSWK(Sussex) (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1995

  $4.19

  This is an up-to-date account of the principal developments in practice and research in the field of child protection. It is designed as a reference work for the professional involved in working with the difficult area of child abuse - ie health workers (child psychiatrists and paediatricians), teachers, child psychologists, play/therapists, psychotherapists, family lawyers, probation officers and specialist police officers. The book may also be suitable for relevant training courses.

• Used

  Paperback
  2001

  $3.24

  The new edition of this popular handbook gives an authoritative, informative and accessible account of key areas of child protection practice. Covering research, policy and practice it is relevant to all professionals working in child care. This practical and evidence-based text is divided into three sections for clarity: understanding, managing, and intervening and training issues in child protection.It has been revised to incorporate recent changes and developments in the field including new material on: institutional abuse; gender issues; policy guidance for assessment and working together; training for professionals in child protection; and, developments in legislation. No other book on child protection offers such comprehensive coverage of policy and practice. It provides research findings in all areas of child abuse, latest policies and indications of good practice, plus specialist chapters for different professionals. Chapters have been contributed by known experts in the field, both distinguished academics and practitioners. By combining the latest factual information with sophisticated analysis, it is the ideal course text for child protection programmes as well as meeting the needs of more experienced practitioners, academics and trainers.