Clawson, Rachael
The Child Protection Handbook
- ISBN 13:
- 9780702079771
- author:
- Clawson, Rachael
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Elsevier Health Sciences
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 536
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 19.2 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Tertiary Education (US: College), Science, Medical,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Child Protection Handbook provides essential guidance for professionals working with children and young people in various settings. Fully updated to reflect current legal and policy frameworks, this comprehensive handbook covers all aspects of child protection, including organisational issues, children's rights, and the impacts of technology on practice. Accessible and easy-to-navigate, the book presents information in a straightforward and jargon-free manner, making it an ideal resource for busy practitioners. With reflective points to encourage critical thinking and key questions to check understanding, this handbook supports social workers in child protection practice. Key topics include poverty and child protection, new forms of child abuse, and the needs of diverse backgrounds. The book's focus on teenage issues ensures that professionals are equipped to address the complex challenges facing young people today.