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Informationen zum Autor Eileen Munro is Professor Emeritus of Social Policy at the London School of Economics. She worked as a social worker for many years before turning to an academic career. Professor Munro has written extensively on how best to combine intuitive and analytic reasoning in child protection risk assessment and decision-making and also on the importance of understanding how systems’ factors influence workers’ actions. In 2011, she completed the Munro Review of the English Child Protection System conducting a systems analysis of the problems. She is currently working with philosophy colleagues on research methods for complex systems. Klappentext Child Protection is part of an exciting new series from SAGE Publications. Developed as accessible reference tools, SAGE Course Companions offer comprehensive introductions to core subjects, encouraging students to extend their understanding of key concepts, issues and debates. This companion offers readers an accessible overview of the core themes in child abuse and child protection, helping readers understand both the theory and practice involved in child protection, as well as enhancing their thinking skills in line with course requirements. Zusammenfassung Offers an overview of the core themes in child abuse and child protection! helping readers understand both the theory and practice involved in child protection! as well as enhancing their thinking skills in line with course requirements. This book is intended for those on post-qualifying training programmes involved in working with children. Inhaltsverzeichnis PART I: INTRODUCTION TO YOUR SAGE COURSE COMPANION PART II: CORE AREAS OF THE CURRICULUM Running Themes in Child Protection Work The History of Child Abuse Current Policy The Legal Framework Dealing with Uncertainty Using Research What Is Child Abuse and Neglect? Who Abuses and Why? Emotional Abuse Neglect Physical Abuse Sexual Abuse What Can be Done to Make Children Safer? PART III: STUDY, WRITING AND REVISION SKILLS - In Collaboration with David McIlroy General Introduction How To Get the Most Out of Your Lectures How to Make the Most of Seminars Revision Hints and Tips Exam Tips Tips on Interpreting Essay and Exam Questions PART IV: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES ...
