Handbook for Child Protection Practice

<p>The <b>Handbook for Child Protection Protection Practice</b> presents a comprehensive and critical portrait of the phenomenon of neglect. Drawing on theory research and clinical practice experience the contributors cover issues facing social workers. They provide a view of child neglect which moves beyond the current child welfare focus on parental omissions in care. </p><p>Organized in question and answer format topics covered include: engaging with the client; initial assessments for factors such as neglect and physical and sexual abuse; how to assess the family; interventions with various different emphases; and safeguarding the social workers well-being: legally physically and mentally. </p>