Safeguarding Children, Young People and Families.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (201 pages)
- Post-Qualifying Social Work Practice Series .
About the Authors -- Foreword from the Series Editor -- Introduction -- 1 Safeguarding: setting the scene -- 2 The voice of the child and young person -- 3 Communicating with adults and professionals -- 4 Assessment: managing risk and decision-making -- 5 Interventions: achieving good outcomes -- 6 Court work -- 7 Resilience in safeguarding children, young people and families -- 8 Checklists for effective practice -- References -- Index.
Using case studies, reflective questions and checklists for practice, this hands-on guide will provide busy social workers with the knowledge and skills they need to effectively and confidently make a difference to the lives of children and young people.