Reform of Child Care Law - A Practical Guide to the Children Act 1989

Children Act 1989 introduced the most radical changes to child care law for a generation. Eekelaar and Dingwall provide a concise, practical guide to the legislation for all professionals practising in this area.

List of contents

Chapter 1 The historical background; Chapter 2 A new framework for private law: parental responsibility and children’s rights; Chapter 3 A new framework for public law: local authorities and the courts; Chapter 4 The organizational context of child protection practice; Chapter 5 The powers and duties of local authorities: family support and preventive action; Chapter 6 The acquisition of compulsory powers: first steps; Chapter 7 Grounds for bringing care or supervision proceedings; Chapter 8 Preparing a case; Chapter 9 Presenting a case; Chapter 10 The outcome of care proceedings;

About the author

John Eekelaar, Robert Dingwall

Summary

The Children Act 1989 introduced the most radical changes to child care law for a generation. Eekelaar and Dingwall provide a concise, practical guide to the legislation for all professionals practising in this area.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Dingwall, John Eekelaar, John Dingwall Eekelaar, Eekelaar John
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.05.1990
• EAN: 9780415017367
• ISBN: 978-0-415-01736-7
• No. of pages: 166
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; England, Wales, LAW / Family Law / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Services, Family Law, Child welfare, Child welfare and youth services, Wales / Cymru