Prevention and social exclusion are central concerns for those developing current UK policy and practice, and for those concerned with enhancing child welfare provision. The UK government has placed the prevention of the consequences of social exclusion a

Prevention and social exclusion are central concerns for those developing current UK policy and practice, and for those concerned with enhancing child welfare provision. The UK government has placed the prevention of the consequences of social exclusion a

Raising a number of critical questions, Brid Featherstone, Susan White and Kate Morris challenge a child protection culture that they see as becoming increasingly authoritarian. Calling for a family-minded practice of child protection, they argue that children should be understood as relational beings and that greater sensitivity should be paid to parents and the needs they have as a result of the burdens of childcare. They argue that current child protection services need to ameliorate, rather than reinforce, the many deprivations that parents engaged in their systems face. Bringing together...

From Amazon's #1 bestselling apocalypse series comes the next exciting installment of The McClane Apocalypse. With the return of Robert McClane, the family will soon learn the reasons behind his unexpected homecoming. Naturally, Reagan is leery of her father's message and harbors a certain amount of distrust toward him, especially since he brought with him a deadly disease. Even Herb McClane's faith in his son and his motives will be tested in the end. The McClane's also discover a problem in their small town, one that is wreaking havoc on the safety of the people and their medical clinic....

As the McClane saga continues, the family is forced to aid General Robert McClane in his travels to Fort Knox where he will meet up with the rest of his people from the bunker. The strength of the group will be tested, and hard choices met head-on. The family will face a new threat in the area that is wiping out innocent people near their farm, and some will be put in perilous situations. Cory and Paige will need to confront a difficult decision of their own, but can she let go of her fears to do so? Sam has given up all hope that Simon will come to his senses, but has he given up on her and...

This book explores the policy and practice possibilities offered by a social model of child protection. Drawing on developments in mental health and disability studies, it examines the conceptual, political and practice implications of this new framework.

This book explores the policy and practice possibilities offered by a social model of child protection. Drawing on developments in mental health and disability studies, it examines the conceptual, political and practice implications of this new framework.