Looked After Children
Published on 8. May 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-1-137-28651-2 (ISBN)
Description
How do you apply the principles, structures and processes of the law to everyday practice? Drawing on a wealth of contemporary case examples, this handy pocket book demystifies the complex legislation on Looked After Children and demonstrates the practical duties and responsibilities of professionals working with this group.
Reviews / Votes
'This user-friendly book provides a clear and comprehensive overview which will be of assistance to students and to practitioners alike.'- HHJ Sally Dowding, Wolverhampton Combined Court Centre, UKMore details
Series
Edition
2014
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 23.5 cm
Width: 15.5 cm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
235 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-137-28651-2 (9781137286512)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-137-28652-9
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Caroline Ball
Looked After Children
E-Book
05/2014
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Academic
€27.49
Available for download
Person
Caroline Ball, Barrister, taught child law and criminal justice at the University of East Anglia, UK. Her books include Law for Social Workers and Young Offenders: Law Policy and Practice.
Content
Introduction.- 1. Overview of Legislation, Guidance and Key Research.- 2. Accommodation Under Section 20.- 3. Other Routes to 'Looked After' Status.- 4. Local Authorities' Responsibilities Towards Looked After Children.- 5. The Voice of the Looked After Child and the Role of the Family.- 6. The Acommodation of Looked After Children.- 7. Reviews.- 8. Looked After Children's Transition to Adulthood.- Useful Website.- Glossary.- Bibliography.- Index.