
Gender and Child Protection
Jonathan Scourfield(Author)
Jo Campling(Editor)
Red Globe Press
Published on 23. October 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-333-94979-5 (ISBN)
Description
It has been widely noted in the social work literature that the practice of child protection is highly gendered. When it comes to child abuse, women come under more scrutiny and men, who are more likely to present a risk of harm to children, are not engaged with. This important text takes stock of this controversial topic, examining the state of policy and theory on the subject and exploring the organisational culture and the professional knowledge and values that influence contemporary social work in the field of child welfare. Skilfully combining theory with illustrative example, it concludes by focusing on the lessons for practice.
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Edition
2002
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 21.6 cm
Width: 13.8 cm
ISBN-13
978-0-333-94979-5 (9780333949795)
DOI
10.1007/978-1-4039-1403-3
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Jonathan Scourfield | Jo Campling
Gender and Child Protection
E-Book
06/2018
Red Globe Press
€86.99
Available for download
Persons
JONATHAN BRYN SCOURFIELD is Lecturer, School of Social Sciences at Cardiff University. He previously worked as a practitioner in the fields of HIV, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and probation. His principal interest is in gender and social welfare and he is a member of the Cardiff Family Studies Research Centre.
Content
Introduction.- Child Protection, Gender and Social Work.- Who are the Clients?.- Working with Women.- Working with Men.- Child Protection Priorities.- Knowledge and Values in Practice.- Understanding Gendered Practice.- Conclusion.