Neglected Children: Issues and Dilemmas - Couverture souple

Stevenson, Olive; Thompson, Penny

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0632041463 ISBN 13 : 9780632041466

Editeur : Blackwell Science Ltd, 1998

Synopsis

With the increasing incidence of child abuse, emphasis is now being placed on strategies to enable prevention. Neglect is the most problematic form of abuse, because of the threshold of acceptability, issues related to culture, and effects of poverty. By its very nature, it is an ongoing problem and an area which is not clearly defined. It is clear that the extent of risk to children in relation to neglect needs to be evaluated and reviewed, to enable the appropriate response to be made within the available legislation. Definitions, assessment and interventions need to be viewed separately to enable neglect to be addressed and prevent further abuse. This volume supports the view that social workers need to be more proactive in their work in cases of neglect. It offers guidance and support to professionals who have to manage these situations.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

With the increasing incidence of child abuse, it is vital that strategies are put in place to enable prevention. Neglect is the most problematic form of abuse often being an on–going problem that is hard to define. Neglect can be construed as an omission of care that affects all aspect of development: physical, social, intellectual and emotional. The younger the child, the more these aspects of his or her development are intertwined. Olive Stevenson s authoritative text sets out clear guidelines for assessment and intervention in cases of serious and chronic neglect. There are two central themes to this book. The first is the need for systematic, on–going and holistic assessment of children s well–being. The second is the need to provide supplementary care directly to some children where parenting cannot be sufficiently improved. Key features: Set out clear guidelines for the assessment of neglect Takes a proactive approach to the detection and assessment of neglect Offers imaginative supplementary care for children Gives practical guidance and support Written by the leading authority in this area This book is a valuable text for all those studying and working in childcare, including social workers, health visitors, paediatricians and child psychologists.

Présentation de l'éditeur

With the rising reported incidence of child abuse, emphasis is focused now on strategies for prevention. Neglect is the most problematic form of abuse because of the threshold of acceptability, cultural issues, effects of poverty, etc. By its very nature, it is an ongoing problem and an activity that is not clearly defined. But what is clear is the extent of the risk of neglect to children, which needs to be evaluated and reviewed to enable an appropriate response to be made within the available laws. Definitions, assessment and interventions need to be viewed separately to enable neglect to be addressed and prevent further abuse. This book supports the view that social workers need to be more proactive in their work in these cases, and offers guidance and support to professionals who have to manage these situations. This unique text is written in an accessible style based on practice, experience and a sound understanding of the dilemmas professionals encounter. No other comparable text specifically addresses the issues of neglected children.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Blackwell Science Ltd
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0632041463
• ISBN 13: 9780632041466
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible