Child Protection
2nd Edition
Published on 23. May 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
XXV, 174 pages
978-1-352-00634-6 (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 legislation on child protection and demonstrates the practical duties and responsibilities of professionals working within this complex area.
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Series
Edition
2nd ed. 2019
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
223 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-352-00634-6 (9781352006346)
DOI
10.26777/978-1-352-00635-3
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Previous edition
Person
Kim Holt is a Professor of Family Law, Barrister and Head of Department at Northumbria University. She has many years' experience as both a qualified barrister and social worker.
Content
Introduction.- 1. Child Care Law and Practice.- 2. Decision-Making, Assessment and Working with Others.- 3. Emergency Applications.- Short-Term Measures.- 4. Care and Supervision.- 5. Policies, Procedures and Protocols: a Way Forward Post-Munro.- 6. Preparing to go to Court.- 7. Concluding Comments.- Useful Websites.- Glossary.- Bibliography.- Index.