Neglect is the most common form of child maltreatment in developed countries and it comes in many forms. From evaluating the effects of neglect on the child to looking at root causes, this wide-ranging book offers evidence-based, practical guidance to support all practitioners in their work with neglected children. In particular:
- It assesses a range of methods of intervention and how these best apply to the various needs of different families
- It explores the tensions and dilemmas that practitioners can face when working with neglected children
- It demonstrates ways that practitioners can work together to promote better outcomes for the child.
- It provides frameworks and prompts, such as engaging case studies and reflective questions that can assist practitioners in their work
Written by a leading authority on child neglect, this book is essential for all students taking courses in child welfare and will also prove an invaluable handbook for practitioners working with families where there are signs of child neglect.
Über den Autor Jan Horwath
Jan Horwath is Emeritus Professor of Child Welfare at the University of Sheffield and child welfare consultant. She is lead editor of the bestselling child protection handbook The Child's World, now in its 3rd edition, as well as key texts on child neglect. She has developed systems and practice frameworks nationally and internationally, that places the lived experience of the child and their carers at the heart of decision-making.Stevie Wilkinson qualified with BA (Hons) in Graphic Design, specialising in illustration and has illustrated numerous publications and books.Andy Wilkinson qualified with BA (Hons) in Graphic Design and worked as a graphic designer for 42 years for advertising and PR agencies