Child Abuse: An Evidence Base for Confident Practice, 5th Edition eBook

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This best-selling text has been used by countless students, practitioners and researchers as a key reference on child protection issues. The book demystifies this complex and emotionally-charged area, outlining research, history, social policy and legislation, as well as the theory and practice underpinning child protection work. Written by influential academics and practitioners, this updated edition looks at child protection practices in a global context and provides: • The latest research and thinking on the causes and consequences of child abuse, including new insights about the relationship between deprivation, poverty and abuse and neglect • An overview of child protection practices, ranging from the 19th Century to recent policy and practice changes, including the widespread adoption of practice models and attempts to improve the quality of social work services Using examples to highlight key discussions and points, this book will enhance the confidence, knowledge and skills of practitioners, supervisors and managers.

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Child Abuse: An Evidence Base for Confident Practice 5th Edition is written by David Wilkins; David Shemmings; Claire Pascoe and published by Open University Press. The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Child Abuse: An Evidence Base for Confident Practice are 9780335248094, 0335248098 and the print ISBNs are 9780335248087, 033524808X.