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Author Munro, Eileen, 1950-

Title Child protection / Eileen Munro
Published London ; Thousand Oaks, Calif. : SAGE, 2007

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Description 1 online resource (vi, 189 pages) : illustrations
Series SAGE course companions
SAGE course companions.
Contents pt. 1. Introduction to your Sage course companion. The purpose of Sage course companions -- Knowing what and knowing how -- A note on terminology -- Benchmarks and National Occupational Standards -- How does child abuse fit in the 'Every child matters' agenda? -- When does imperfect parenting become abusive? -- pt. 2. Core areas of the curriculum. Running themes in child protection work: The history of child abuse -- Current policy -- The legal framework -- Dealing with uncertainty -- Using research -- What is child abuse and neglect? -- Who abuses and why? -- Emotional abuse -- Neglect -- Physical abuse -- Sexual abuse -- What can be done to make children safer? -- pt. 3. Study, writing, and revision skills (in collaboration with David McIlroy). General introduction -- How to get the most out of your lectures -- How to make the most of seminars -- Essay-writing tips -- Revision hints and tips -- Exam tips -- Tips on interpreting essay and exam questions -- pt. 4. Additional resources
Summary Offering readers an accessible overview of the core themes in child abuse and child protection, this text helps readers to understand both the theory and practice involved in child protection, as well as enhancing their thinking skills in line with course requirements
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-186) and index
Notes Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. http://purl.oclc.org/DLF/benchrepro0212 MiAaHDL
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Subject Child welfare.
Child welfare workers -- Training of
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Services & Welfare.
POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Social Security.
Child welfare
Child welfare workers -- Training of
Form Electronic book
LC no. 2006926137
ISBN 9781848604681
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