商品簡介
Hughes, a consultant nurse in the UK, has partnered with Owen (Director of safeguarding and Welfare, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, UK) to edit these case studies, exercises and essays on the safeguarding of children who have been neglected, trafficked or under the supervision of child protective services. Written for UK social workers, law enforcement officials, teachers and health care professionals, this volume discusses the best practices for dealing with hostile and uncooperative families, parental learning disabilities, infant mental health issues and the responsibilities of schools in safeguarding these children. Contributors also discuss the politics, risk management issues and staff responsibilities needed to deliver an effective case review. Annotation c2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
作者簡介
Liz Hughes is a consultant nurse in the Integrated Safeguarding Children Service in Sheffield. She was previously a health visitor for 11 years and a child protection specialist nurse for 10 years. Hilary Owen is Assistant Executive Director of Safeguarding and Welfare, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. She was also vice chair of Sheffield's Safeguarding Children Board's Operational Executive Committee for two years. Hilary has written several articles and edited or contributed to several books, including Good Practice in Child Protection and One of the Hardest Jobs in the World: Attempting to Manage Risk in Children's Homes, both published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
