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Out of Hearing
This volume explores the law and practice of representation, particularly how the relationships between guardians, solicitors, courts and local authorities shape the representation provided for abused and neglected children.
Principles of Family Law
The 7th edition of this exposition on family law has been updated to include legislative and case law developments, including the Family Law Act 1996, the Marriage Act 1994 and the Pensions Act 1995. It includes chapters on international child abduction and the European Convention on Human Rights.
Errors and Mistakes in Child Protection
Lessons from child protection errors and mistakes in 11 countries in Europe and North America are drawn together in a stimulating study from leading researchers in the field. By comparing and contrasting impacts, responses and responsibilities, it deepens understanding of how child protection systems fail and points to ideas for risk reduction.
Protecting Powers
The book is based on two research projects on emergency intervention, which were carried out by the author and her colleagues. The studies provide the basis for the three themes in the book: Inter-agency Working; Perceptions of Safety; and Placement and Resource Issues. The combination of quantitative and qualitative research allows a detailed picture of practice that goes beyond an account of what happens, to explore the perceptions, understandings and experiences of the practitioners who make these decisions, as social workers, police officers magistrates’ legal advisers or magistrates, and of the lawyers who advise social workers and parents. The book provides a critical account of current practice in emergency child protection, it identifies good practice and make proposals for reform.
Lost and Found
First published in 1999, this volume is a collection of essays focused on the theme of partnership with parents in social work practice with children and families. It covers issues relating to the quality of care and preparation for aftercare, particularly children’s identity needs and preparation for life after care which are highlighted in the Quality Protects programme. It developed from an action research project, funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and conducted by the editors a Warwick University between 1993 and 1996. Through teaching activities associated with the implementation of the Children Act 1989 the editors became aware that there were many parents who had lost contact...
Official Friends and Friendly Officials
This is a study of the Independent Visitors service for looked after children and young people. In a series of interviews, young people, Independent Visitors and service managers discuss such topics as: access to Independent Visitors; young people's and adults' perceptions of the service; child protection issues; and continuity and endings in the relationship. The report makes recommendations for an effective service for looked after young people. It should interest all professionals working with public care services and anyone involved in Independent Visitor services.
Partnership by Law?
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How to Study Law
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Perspectives for the Unification and Harmonisation of Family Law in Europe
Is the unification and harmonisation of (international) family law in Europe necessary? Is it feasible, desirable and possible? Reading the different contributions to this book may certainly inspire those who would like to find the right answers to these questions.
