Children in Need of Support

ISBN-13: 9781137286581 / Angielski / Miękka / 2014 / 192 str.

Joanne Westwood

Opis

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 children in need and demonstrates the practical duties and responsibilities of professionals within both the statutory and voluntary sectors.

Spis treści

Introduction 1. The Legal Framework 2. Children in need of support 3. Children in need and children's rights 4. Separated, unaccompanied and refugee children 5.Children with disabilities 6. Young people leaving care 7. Children who display harmful sexual behavior Conclusions.

O autorze

Joanne Westwood is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Stirling, UK. Joanne undertakes research with an emphasis on child welfare, child migration and child safeguarding in the UK.

Blurb

In order to ensure a safe and happy environment for children in need, it is essential that the support they receive is as effective and timely as possible. It is for this reason that the interventions and support provided by practitioners working in the field is heavily governed by legislation and guidance.

Children in Need of Support provides students and practitioners with a clear and practical account of the key legislation and guidance. It begins by outlining the legal framework as it applies to working with children in need, along with the duties, powers and responsibilities of the practitioners supporting them. Linking the theory to practice scenarios, it considers the different assessment and support needs of specific groups of children, including: separated, unaccompanied and refugee children, children with harmful sexual behaviour and children with disabilities.

The text is supported by a range of innovative features and boxed information to aid learning and stimulate reflection:

- Key Case Analysis boxes summarize the details of particular legal cases and outline the implications for social work practice
- Practice Focus boxes apply legal principles and processes to practice through the use of social work scenarios
- On-The-Spot Questions reinforce understanding and encourage critical reflection