
Child Maltreatment and High Risk Families
Liverpool University Press
1st Edition
Published on 16. October 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
150 pages
978-1-78046-031-4 (ISBN)
Description
Most child maltreatment occurs within the context of high risk families. There are ethical, economic and ecological reasons why physical abuse in such families should be a major concern. Physical abuse is a significant issue throughout the UK. Yet, while neglect and other forms of abuse are receiving focused attention, physical abuse may languish under the misconceptions that it is no longer a problem, is addressed elsewhere, or is just too overwhelming an issue.
The physical abuse of children can involve regular, violent treatment at the hands of parents or carers over a number of years. Its physical effects may last for days and may result in actual physical injury. It is not accidental. Although physical abuse can occur in any family, it is prevalent in particular sectors of society, where families may be vulnerable to a combination of complex risk factors such as domestic abuse, alcohol and drug (mis)use, and mental health issues. These factors are present in 34% of Serious Case Reviews (SCRs).
The authors provide an increased understanding of risk, analysis, impact, learning and the current landscape of service delivery in relation to the physical abuse of children living in high risk families for professional, postgraduate and policy-making audiences.
The physical abuse of children can involve regular, violent treatment at the hands of parents or carers over a number of years. Its physical effects may last for days and may result in actual physical injury. It is not accidental. Although physical abuse can occur in any family, it is prevalent in particular sectors of society, where families may be vulnerable to a combination of complex risk factors such as domestic abuse, alcohol and drug (mis)use, and mental health issues. These factors are present in 34% of Serious Case Reviews (SCRs).
The authors provide an increased understanding of risk, analysis, impact, learning and the current landscape of service delivery in relation to the physical abuse of children living in high risk families for professional, postgraduate and policy-making audiences.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 138 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78046-031-4 (9781780460314)
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Child Maltreatment and High Risk Families
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Persons
Julie Taylor is Professor of Child Protection and Co-Director, University of Edinburgh/NSPCC Child Protection Research Centre. Anne Lazenbatt is NSPCC Reader in Childhood Studies, Institute of Child Care Research, Queen's University of Belfast.
Content
Acknowledgements. List of Abbreviations. Introduction. 1: The case for focusing on high risk families; 2: Understanding violence and the effects of violence; 3: Theorising maltreatment; 4: Causality and the interaction of risk factors; 5: Protective factors and resilience: increasing emotional well-being; 6: Effective prevention and treatment interventions. References. Index.