The period of childhood which falls between the early years and adolescence is one which many parents perceive as crucial and anxiety-provoking, but is a comparatively neglected area of study. As a child reaches middle childhood, relationships within the family have to be adjusted to accommodate the child's growing independence and sexual ......
Written for professionals, this text examines the complex nature of child sexual abuse cases and current social work practice, exploring the problems encountered by local authority social workers who are required to intervene in families to protect children. Using material from 40 case stduies, Brian Corby describes how the cases were referred in ......
What happens to young people when they leave care? Young care leavers are often over-represented in social policy areas, for example, in the homelessness, begging and poverty statistics. Although there has been some progress in assisting care leavers with their transition to independence, the problems they present and face remain acute. This ......
David Berridge is Professor of Child and Family Welfare in the School for Policy Studies at the University of Bristol. He began his career as a residential social worker and has been a researcher for 25 years. He is the author of several books, chapters and articles. David was awarded the OBE in January 2005 for services to children.
A Guidebook for Adoptive Parents and Their Advisors
This guide is aimed at both adoptive parents and professionals. It covers both the practical and emotional issues, and practical problems, which affect child and parents in adoption, such as preparation of the family and the child, adopting from other races or cultures, helping the child adjust, and discussing the adoptive status with the child. ......
This is a book which will be of considerable value to all those who work with ill or disabled clients that have children, and those who work directly with children who have ill or disabled parents. In addition it will certainly be of significance to those families that are facing the everyday problems of coping with an ill or disabled parent. The ......
The contributors to this volume examine the range and nature of problem behaviours among children and young people and examine the changing nature of their offending, which is reflected in the ongoing examination of philosophies, practices and policies, and the tension between ''welfare'' and more traditional ''justice and punishment'' approaches. ......
Based on a combination of research and practice, this book provides a current picture of the success, fairness and significance of child protection services for children, parents and professionals. It is divided into two parts. The first half approaches the problem of child abuse through the different perspectives of those affected. First hand ......
