Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-253) and index.
Cover; Contents; Introduction; Part I -- Doing Child Protection Work; 1 Different Perspectives; 2 The Child Protection Task; 3 Doing the Job; Part II -- The Nature and Consequences of Child Maltreatment; 4 Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect; 5 Disabled Children; 6 Harm; Part III -- The Causes and Contexts of Child Maltreatment; 7 Causes and Contexts; 8 Parents, Drugs and Alcohol; 9 Parents with Learning Difficulties; Part IV -- Problems and Dilemmas for Child Protection Work; 10 Poverty; 11 Abusive Systems; 12 The Limits of Possibility; References; Index.
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Offers an introduction to, and critical analysis of, the complex issues involved in child protection work. This book encourages reflection and debate through such features as case examples and interactive exercises. It is comprehensive and addresses professionals involved in child protection work. It is suitable for students and practitioners.
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