Child protection and assessment
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The Child's World, Third Edition
The Essential Guide to Assessing Vulnerable Children, Young People and their Families
Edited by Jan Horwath and Dendy Platt
Fully updated edition of THE bestselling book on assessing children in need and their families. Comprehensive and multidisciplinary, it covers all aspects of assessment from early help through to child protection. Explores implications of recent legislation and the very latest issues for practice. Learn MoreDec 2018, Paperback / softback, 9.69in x 6.81in / 246mm x 173mm, 680pp, $45.00ISBN: 9781785921162Dec 2018, Ebook, ePUB, 464pp, $45.00ISBN: 978-1-78450-382-6 -
Creative Ideas for Assessing Vulnerable Children and Families
Katie Wrench
Providing creative ideas and activities to support busy social workers in assessing the needs of vulnerable children and their families or caregivers, this book is based upon tried-and-tested methods from an experienced social worker and offers handy practical hints throughout. Ideal as a quick reference guide for everyday practice. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.42in / 230mm x 163mm, 232pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-703-52018, Ebook, ePUB, 223pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-225-6 -
Working with Troubled Children and Teenagers
Jonny Matthew
"Anyone working with troubled young people will deal with aggression and offensive language at some point... how we deal with it says a lot about how we understand young people in the first place" An accessible, down to earth guide full of practical advice for anyone working with vulnerable teens - easy but essential reading. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 5.59in / 216mm x 142mm, 144pp, $22.95ISBN: 97817859239372018, Ebook, ePUB, 128pp, $22.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-752-7 -
Child Protection in the Early Years
A Practical Guide
Eunice Lumsden
Since the risk of abuse is highest in the early years, it's vital that those working with young children understand how to support children who have encountered abuse. This is a straightforward, practical guide to creating safe environments for these children, including exercises, case studies, and tips on working individually and in teams. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.50in x 6.42in / 216mm x 163mm, 232pp, $24.95ISBN: 97817859226572018, Ebook, ePUB, 232pp, $24.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-555-4 -
Protecting Children and Adults from Abuse After Savile
What Organisations and Institutions Need to Do
Edited by Marcus Erooga. Foreword by Steve Reeves.
Written for professionals in safeguarding settings, this book examines what we know about Jimmy Savile's sexual abuse of hundreds of children and vulnerable people over a period of decades. It examines how he got away with it, the impact of the case, and what can be learned by organisations to prevent such abuses from taking place again. Learn More2018, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.14in / 228mm x 156mm, 320pp, $39.95ISBN: 97817859209362018, Ebook, ePUB, 320pp, $39.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-356-7 -
Responding to Domestic Violence
Emerging Challenges for Policy, Practice and Research in Europe
Edited by Stephanie Holt, Carolina Øverlien and John Devaney
How can our legal, health and social care systems achieve a more effective response to domestic violence? Based on new evidence, this book discusses the most effective ways to understand and tackle domestic abuse. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 9.02in x 6.14in / 229mm x 156mm, 368pp, $45.00ISBN: 97817859226192017, Ebook, ePUB, 368pp, $45.00ISBN: 978-1-78450-549-3 -
Helping Babies and Children Aged 0-6 to Heal After Family Violence
A Practical Guide to Infant- and Child-Led Work
Dr. Wendy Bunston. Foreword by Dr. Julie Stone
This accessible guide shows social workers and counsellors how to work effectively with very young children who have experienced domestic violence. Based on neurobiological research and over 25 years' experience in the field, it demonstrates how to deliver successful child-led therapy and work with the whole family to help each child to heal. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 9.06in x 6.54in / 230mm x 166mm, 208pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-84905-644-12017, Ebook, ePUB, 208pp, $29.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-138-9 -
Child Sexual Exploitation After Rotherham
Understanding the Consequences and Recommendations for Practice
Adele Gladman and Angie Heal. Forewords by T, Survivor of organised child sexual abuse in Rotherham and Anne Longfield, OBE, Children’s Commissioner for England
Written for professionals and managers working across children's services, this book examines the recent case of widespread child sexual abuse which took place in Rotherham over many years, despite cases being reported to the police. It examines what went wrong and provides recommendations for improving responses throughout children's services. Learn More2017, Paperback / softback, 8.98in x 6.02in / 228mm x 153mm, 312pp, $32.95ISBN: 97817859202712017, Ebook, ePUB, 312pp, $32.95ISBN: 978-1-78450-276-8 -
Not My Shame
T.O. Walker
This striking graphic novel gives an insider's view of the trauma caused by childhood sexual exploitation. It tackles complex issues, including victim-blaming, traumatic memory and dissociation, but is ultimately hopeful, showing how victims can be good parents and come to terms with their past through therapy, art and caring relationships. Learn More2016, Paperback / softback, 9.92in x 7.13in / 252mm x 181mm, 72pp, $14.95ISBN: 97817859218412016, Ebook, PDF, 72pp, $14.95ISBN: 978-0-85701-294-4 -
Tackling Child Neglect
Research, Policy and Evidence-Based Practice
Edited by Ruth Gardner. Foreword by David Howe
Neglect is the most common form of child abuse, but is hard to identify and address. In this book, expert contributors provide the latest thinking on the theory, research and practice surrounding child neglect. It includes illustrative examples to demonstrate the impact of neglect on families and shows how change can be achieved. Learn More2016, 368pp
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