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Record Nr.

UNINA9910827230503321

Autore

Munro Eileen <1950->

Titolo

Child protection [[electronic resource] /] / Eileen Munro

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : SAGE, c2007

ISBN

1-84860-468-8

1-4462-1267-X

1-281-79851-7

9786611798512

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (vi, 189 p.)

Collana

SAGE course companions

Disciplina

362.7

Soggetti

Social work with children

Child welfare

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-186) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; Part I: Introduction to you Sage course companion; 1.1 - The purpose of sage course companions; 1.2 - Knowing what and knowing how; 1.3 - A note on terminology; 1.4 - Who should read this book?; 1.5 - Benchmarks and national occupational standards; 1.6 - How does child abuse fit in the ""Every Child Matters"" agenda?; 1.7 - When does imperfect parenting become abusive?; 1.8 - How to use this book; Part II: Core areas of the curriculum; Running themes in child protection work; 2.1 - The history of child abuse; 2.2 - Current policy; 2.3 - The legal framework

2.4 - Dealing with uncertainty2.5 - Using research; 2.6 - What is child abuse and neglect?; 2.7 - Who abuses and why?; 2.8 - Emotional abuse; 2.9 - Neglect; 2.10 - Physical abuse; 2.11 - Sexual abuse; 2.12 - What can be done to make children safer?; Part III: Studying, writing and revision skills; 3.1 - General introduction; 3.2 - How to get the most out of your lectures; 3.3 - How to ake the most of seminars; 3.4 - Essay-writing tips; 3.5 - Revision hints and tips; 3.6 - Exam tips; 3.7 - Tips on interpreting essay and exam questions; Part IV: Additional resources; Glossary of key terms

Scottish legal frameworkReferences; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Offering readers an accessible overview of the core themes in child



abuse and child protection, this text helps readers to understand both the theory and practice involved in child protection, as well as enhancing their thinking skills in line with course requirements.