Protecting Children: A Social Model

Author:   Brid Featherstone ,  Anna Gupta ,  Kate Morris ,  Susan White
Publisher:   Bristol University Press
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9781447332756


Pages:   196
Publication Date:   19 September 2018
Format:   Paperback
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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.

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Author:   Brid Featherstone ,  Anna Gupta ,  Kate Morris ,  Susan White
Publisher:   Bristol University Press
Imprint:   Policy Press
ISBN:  

9781447332756


ISBN 10:   144733275
Pages:   196
Publication Date:   19 September 2018
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction Trouble ahead? Contending discourses in child protection Building better people: policy aspirations and family life Family experiences of care and protection services: the good, the bad and the hopeful A social model for protecting children: changing our thinking? A social model: experiences in practice Domestic abuse: a case study Crafting different stories: changing minds and hearts Concluding thoughts

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This insightful and timely contribution to thinking about how we 'do' child protection invites us toward a new 'social model' approach to keeping children safe within families and communities. Joe Smeeton, Director of Social Work Education, University of Salford Written with a combination of sharp analysis, thorough research and compassion for children, their families and professionals, this book will take you on a revealing tour to the deep roots of our society's care of its most vulnerable citizens. Professor Michal Krumer-Nevo, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev


This insightful and timely contribution to thinking about how we 'do' child protection invites us toward a new 'social model' approach to keeping children safe within families and communities. Joe Smeeton, Director of Social Work Education, University of Salford


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Brid Featherstone is Professor of Social Work at the University of Huddersfield. Anna Gupta is Professor of Social Work at Royal Holloway, University of London. Kate Morris is Professor of Social Work at the University of Sheffield. Sue White is Professor of Social Work at the University of Sheffield.

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