Full Description
Drawing on original research, this book provides a major critique of contemporary child protection research, policy and practice. In particular, it challenges current attempts to reorder priorities and reconstruct the balance between family support and child protection. In the process, it provides a unique insight into the nature of child protection work and the way practitioners respond to the inherent tensions and difficulties involved. It is essential reading for anyone interested in this major personal and social issue.
Contents
List of Figures and Tables
Preface
Current Issues in Child Protection and Child Abuse: Common International Themes
The Contemporary Discourse of Child Protection
Orthodox Approaches to Child Abuse Risk: A Critical Appraisal
Deconstructing Child Protection: Some Methodological Choices
Finding the Child in Child Protection
Identifying Some Risk Assessment
Criteria Advice, Guidance and Normalisation
Deconstructing Outcomes in Cases of Alleged Sexual Abuse
The Future(s) for Child Protection
End Notes
Bibliography.
