Recent government initiatives and developments in professional practice have been designed to help families in difficulty effectively, in order to prevent child harm. This book examines whether these changes have worked, by examining a large scale study conducted by the NSPCC and drawing out the main messages for practice and future policy. The research findings are set out in terms of children's and families' needs and expectations, agency interventions and outcomes, community context, measures and perceived changes ...
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Recent government initiatives and developments in professional practice have been designed to help families in difficulty effectively, in order to prevent child harm. This book examines whether these changes have worked, by examining a large scale study conducted by the NSPCC and drawing out the main messages for practice and future policy. The research findings are set out in terms of children's and families' needs and expectations, agency interventions and outcomes, community context, measures and perceived changes over time. ? Highly topical - national priority designated by government ? Professionals are required to learn quickly about this and little information is presently available to them ? Clear presentation - lots of boxes and diagrams to be incorporated
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 9780470023020.
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Very good. Ex-library. viii, 193 p. : ill.; 23 cm. LCCN 2005275476 Type of material Book Personal name Gardner, Ruth (Mary Ruth) Main title Supporting families: child protection in the community / Ruth Gardner. Edition Pbk. ed. Published/Created Chichester, West Sussex, England: Hoboken, NJ; Wiley, 2005. Description viii, 193 p. : ill.; 23 cm. ISBN 0470023023 (pbk. ) LC classification HV700. G7 G37 2005 LC Subjects National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Family services--Great Britain. Dysfunctional families--Services for--Great Britain. Child welfare--Great Britain. Notes Includes bibliographical references (p. [172]-179) and index. Series Wiley series in child protection and policy Dewey class no. 362.82/0941 Geographic area code e-uk---
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 500grams, ISBN: 9780471499701.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
