Children in Need of Support

Joanne Westwood (University of Central Lancashire, Preston)

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English

Red Globe Press
01 September 2014

Series: Focus on Social Work Law

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.

By: Joanne Westwood (University of Central Lancashire Preston)
Imprint: Red Globe Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 195g
ISBN: 9781137286581
ISBN 10: 113728658X
Series: Focus on Social Work Law
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 01 September 2014
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

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.

Reviews for Children in Need of Support

Children in Need of Support ' is a timely, accessible resource for social work students and practitioners. It explains the legal basis for assessing a range of different needs of vulnerable children and young people, knowledge which forms an integral part of social work education. - Julie Doughty, Lecturer in Law, Cardiff University, UK