Assessing Children at Risk
Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
Published on 1. January 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-333-60003-0 (ISBN)
Description
Assessing Children at Risk is an accessible and practical guide for social workers involved in assessments of families where child abuse has occurred or is suspected. It provides a detailed account of each stage of the assessment process and case examples which demonstrate the practical application of the methods expounded. The book examines theories for the interpretation of the information collected and the criteria for decision-making and action. Issues of anti-discriminatory practice are addressed as central components of the work.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-333-60003-0 (9780333600030)
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Author
manager, Child Protection and Reviewing Unit, Sandwell Social Services Department
Consultant Psychologist, Team Healthcare, Knowle
Manager, Trinity Road Child Protection Project, Birmingham Social Services Department
Content
PART 1: SETTING THE SCENE Defining the Need for Risk Assessment: Lessons from Inquiries Constructing a Framework for Risk Assessment Clarifying Objectives PART 2: THE CHILD'S VOICE Direct Work with Children Family Observations PART 3: PARENTAL INTERVIEWS Initial Sessions Context of the Abuse Parents' Relationship: As Parents and Partners PART 4: ANALYSING AND COMMUNICATING THE RISK Decision-Making Effective Presentation of Findings