Beschreibung:
Joanne Westwood is Senior Lecturer in Social Work at the University of Stirling, UK. Joanne undertakes research with an emphasis on child welfare, child migration and child safeguarding in the UK.
How do you apply the principles, structures and processes of the law to everyday practice? Drawing on a wealth of contemporary case examples, this handy pocket book demystifies the legislation on children in need and demonstrates the practical duties and responsibilities of professionals within both the statutory and voluntary sectors.
This book demystifies the legislation on children in need and acts as a guide to applying the principles, structures and processes of the law to this complex area of practice
Introduction 1. The Legal Framework 2. Children in need of support 3. Children in need and children's rights 4. Separated, unaccompanied and refugee children 5.Children with disabilities 6. Young people leaving care 7. Children who display harmful sexual behavior Conclusions.