The child protection practice manual : training practitioners how to safeguard children

Authors : Fertleman, Caroline; Hann, Gayle
Edition : 1
Year : 2016
Description :

This work equips professionals with the ability to recognise a child at risk and to work with a child already suffering. Advice is offered on how to navigate the multi-disciplinary processes. Fictional case studies and exercises immerse the reader in scenarios. The authors lead readers through learning points, recommendations and legislation. 
Abstract: This book equips professionals with the ability to recognise a child at risk and to work with a child already suffering. Advice is offered on how to navigate the multi-disciplinary processes. Fictional case studies and exercises immerse the reader in scenarios. The authors lead readers through learning points, recommendations, and legislation. 


Table of contents : Content: 1. The History of child protection and child abuse in the UK: How did we get here? 
2. Child protection and the law 
3. The consequences of child maltreatment and the public health perspective 
4. Challenges to professionals working in child protection 
5. Definitions and types of abuse 
6. Physical abuse 
7. Sexual abuse 
8. Emotional abuse 
9. Neglect 
10. Other types of abuse 
11. New challenges in child protection 
12. Child maltreatment and cultural competence 
13. Child protection in primary care 
14. Acute presentations: child protection in the emergency department 
15. Child protection medicals (assessing children in whom there are concerns about child maltreatment) 
16. The safeguarding process: putting the jigsaw together 
17. Medical record keeping 
18. Communicating concerns to parents 
19. Appearing in court 
20. Child protection training 
21. Child protection: when things go wrong - Serious Case Reviews 
22. Child protection in low resource settings 
Appendix 1: Social Care Referral Guidance and Example 
Appendix 2: Child Protection Medical Assessment 
Appendix 3: Format for a statement to court 
Appendix 4: Guidance on Completing a Police Statement and Sample Police Statement 
Appendix 5: Brief guidelines on Chain of Evidence 
Appendix 6: Body Maps 
Appendix 7: Discharge Planning Meeting Proforma


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