Child Protection

How do you apply the principles, structures and processes of the law to everyday practice? Drawing on a wealth of contemporary case examples, this handy pocket book demystifies the legislation on child protection and demonstrates the practical duties and responsibilities of professionals working within this complex area.

List of contents

Introduction
1. Child Care Law and Practice
2. Decision-Making, Assessment and Working with Others
3. Emergency Applications
Short-Term Measures
4. Care and Supervision
5. Policies, Procedures and Protocols: a Way Forward Post-Munro
6. Preparing to go to Court
7. Concluding Comments
Useful Websites
Glossary
Bibliography
Index.

About the author

Kim Holt is a Professor of Family Law, Barrister and Head of Department at Northumbria University, UK.

Summary

How do you apply the principles, structures and processes of the law to everyday practice? Drawing on a wealth of contemporary case examples, this handy pocket book demystifies the legislation on child protection and demonstrates the practical duties and responsibilities of professionals working within this complex area.

Product details

• Authors: Kim Holt
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2019
• No. of pages: 202
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 203 mm x 11 mm
• Weight: 221 g
• Illustrations: XXV, 174 p.
• Series: Focus on Social Work Law; Focus on Social Work Law
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Economics