Full Description
`Although primarily aimed at social workers, the content of this work is very relevant for other professionals who work with and for children, including trainee lawyers as an introduction to social work practice and the principles of child care law and practice upon which it is based. The book also provides insight for lawyers into the standards to be expected of social workers, which is helpful in children law work. Eileen Munro writes from the perspective of a depth of academic knowledge and many years of experience. I like the clarity of her style, and the ease with which she shares information in a palatable way' - Association of Lawyers for Children
Child Protection is part of an exciting new series from SAGE Publications. Developed as accessible reference tools, SAGE Course Companions offer comprehensive introductions to core subjects, encouraging students to extend their understanding of key concepts, issues and debates. This companion offers readers an accessible overview of the core themes in child abuse and child protection, helping readers understand both the theory and practice involved in child protection, as well as enhancing their thinking skills in line with course requirements.
Designed to compliment existing textbooks for the course, the book provides:
- easy access to the key themes in child protection
- an expert's view on running themes in the course
- guidance on developing critical thinking
- helpful summaries of the approach taken by the main course textbooks
- guidance on essential study skills
- route-maps to aid the development of wider learning above and beyond the textbook.
The SAGE Course Companion to Child Protection is an essential tool that will help readers take their course understanding to new levels and ensure success in their undergraduate course. The book will also be an invaluable resource for those on post-qualifying training programmes involved in working with children.
Contents
PART I: INTRODUCTION TO YOUR SAGE COURSE COMPANION
PART II: CORE AREAS OF THE CURRICULUM
Running Themes in Child Protection Work
The History of Child Abuse
Current Policy
The Legal Framework
Dealing with Uncertainty
Using Research
What Is Child Abuse and Neglect?
Who Abuses and Why?
Emotional Abuse
Neglect
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
What Can be Done to Make Children Safer?
PART III: STUDY, WRITING AND REVISION SKILLS - In Collaboration with David McIlroy
General Introduction
How To Get the Most Out of Your Lectures
How to Make the Most of Seminars
Revision Hints and Tips
Exam Tips
Tips on Interpreting Essay and Exam Questions
PART IV: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
