Child Abuse and Social Work Practice

Author:   Samina Karim
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Ltd
ISBN:  

9781529682977


Pages:   176
Publication Date:   29 January 2026
Format:   Paperback
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Child Abuse and Social Work Practice


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Are you a social work student looking to build your knowledge on child abuse? This is the book you need, offering contemporary insights into child abuse within the UK and beyond. It covers the evolution of child abuse concepts, legislative developments, and the role of power in abuse. Through case studies and activities, you will build critical thinking and reflection skills. Written in an accessible style, this book is essential for social work students, helping you understand and address child abuse effectively, including modern issues like online exploitation.

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Author:   Samina Karim
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Ltd
Imprint:   SAGE Publications Ltd
Weight:   0.320kg
ISBN:  

9781529682977


ISBN 10:   1529682975
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   29 January 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Not yet available   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The Global Challenge of Child Abuse Chapter 2: Child Abuse and the UK Policy Context Chapter 3: Forms of Child Abuse Chapter 4: The Impact of Child Abuse Chapter 5: Perpetrators of Child Abuse Chapter 6: Revisiting Power and Power Frameworks Chapter 7: Power-Informed Practice for Social Work Chapter 8: Working with Child Victims of Abuse Chapter 9: Working with Adult Victims-Survivors of Abuse

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Dr Samina Karim is an Associate Professor of Social Work and a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, with experience of teaching social work at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the UK and overseas. Dr Karim is an international expert in the field of child protection and is currently leading on transforming social work education in Pakistan with UNICEF. Her research interests are in the areas of child abuse and child protection and the subject of power within social work theory and practice.

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