Chisnell, Charlotte,

Safeguarding in social work practice : a lifespan approach / Charlotte Chisnell, Caroline Kelly. - 2nd edition. - xvii, 290 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. - Transforming social work practice . - Transforming social work practice. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The historical development of safeguarding and protection across the lifespan -- The nature and prevalence of abuse across the lifespan -- The policy and legal context for safeguarding practice -- Safeguarding and the family -- Safeguarding and communities -- Safeguarding in residential settings -- Skills for safeguarding and protection -- Key themes for safeguarding practice: challenges and priorities. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

"Safeguarding is a serious and complex area of social work, and demonstrating an understanding of important theory, law, policy and skills for practice is essential and it is vital that this understanding extends across the lifespan. This book brings together common safeguarding themes and knowledge across social work with children, young people and adults to help do just that."--Publisher's website.

1526439808 9781526439802 1526439816 9781526439819


Social service--Great Britain
Public welfare--Great Britain
Welfare state--Great Britain

HV246 / .C457 2019

361.32