This highly respected reference and text on developmental psychopathology brings together leading authorities on the psychological, biological, and social-contextual determinants of child and adolescent problems. The comprehensive introductory chapter provides a state-of-the-art developmental--systems framework for understanding behavioral and ......
This book draws on a wide range of evidence to explore the facts about the relationship between substance misuse and domestic violence and their effect on children, and examines the response of children's services when there are concerns about the safety and welfare of children.It reveals the vulnerability of these children and the extent to which ......
Based on a qualitative study of Irish child protection practices, this work takes a detailed look at what professionals involved in child protection do as they process cases. Examining both theoretical frameworks and practice, Helen Buckley sets out to clarify the factors that influence decision-making in child protection work.;The text seeks to ......
Child protection systems differ across the four countries of the United Kingdom, and understanding the differences provide important opportunities for learning and improving day-to-day practice.This authoritative book compares UK child protection systems with other systems world-wide as well as scrutinising and comparing the systems in different ......
Finalist in the Professional Books category of the 2018 Nursery World Awards.
This accessible guide shows early years professionals how to create safe, supportive environments for young children who have encountered adverse childhood experiences. Explaining the impact of trauma ......
or Assessing and Working with Adults - including Autism Spectrum Disorders and Borderline Learning Disability
Child Protection and Parents with Learning Disability provides the practical knowledge that professionals need in order to understand common intellectual disabilities and how they might affect parenting capability.
It presents clear guidance on how to carry out effective ......
Child Protection and Child Welfare draws on the knowledge of child protection experts and social care professionals in a broad range of countries in order to provide a comparative international overview of child protection strategy and policy.It uses case studies to highlight the differences and similarities in approaches to child welfare and ......
The essential guide for teachers and other professionals whose work involves children
This book should be a compulsory handbook for everyone who works with children, especially in the legal system, all human services, schools, pre-schools and foster care. Includes a range of recent case studies on child abuse and neglect.
The National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being (NSCAW) is the first nationally representative study of children who have been reported to authorities as suspected victims of abuse or neglect and the public programs that protect them.
