Child Protection Work
Subtitle: Beyond the Rhetoric
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers; Jessica Kingsley Pub
Published: January 2003
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 222
ISBN-13: 9781843100751
Subjects: Child welfare; Social Work; Legal status, laws, etc.; Children's Studies; Social Science; Politics / Current Events; Sociology; Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare; Politics - Current Events; Children; Child abuse; Ireland; Legal status, laws, etc
First sentence: This book is based on an empirical study of child protection practice in a statutory setting that was carried out between 1992 and 1997 in the Republic of Ireland, during the early stages of unprecedented development in the Irish child welfare system.
Description: "Based on a qualitative study of Irish child protection practices this book takes a detailed look at what professionals actually 'do', contrasting the relatively straightforward process illustrated in procedural guidance with the uncertainty of the 'real world' of child protection work. Having observed case discussions and child protection conferences and interviewed professionals involved in child protection work, Helen Buckley sets out to clarify the factors that influence decision making in this field." "Exploring the practice frameworks and sense-making techniques employed by child care professionals she demonstrates the importance of the cultural, political and organisational context in which the work is carried out. The processing of reported child protection concerns is followed from the earliest stages of identification to assessment, conferencing and long-term monitoring. In addition, data from interviews with parents who have been involved in child protection investigations provides a vitally important perspective for professionals." "Emphasising that practice is a dynamic process requiring constant reflection and review, this book looks beyond procedural guidelines to help professionals, academics and policy makers involved with child assessment and protection to gain a deeper understanding of their work."--Jacket.