Making judgments about a child's welfare without having the opportunity to gather all of the relevant information, and with both the judiciary and practitioners operating a remote control approach with the most complex of families can be very difficult. "Contemporary Family Justice" draws on recent legislation, case law and research findings to provide clear accessible information and advice on how to make the difficult decisions in pre-proceedings child protection/child welfare work. With reference to child protection legislation and practice frameworks, this book shows how you can negotiate...