Children's Services - Softcover

Reid, Barbara; Taylor, Raymond; Hill, Malcolm; Lockyer, Andrew; Head, Sir George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408237253 ISBN 13: 9781408237250

Publisher: Routledge, 2012

Synopsis

Children’s Services: Working Together brings together contributions from a number of authors in the field. The book covers policy, theory, research and practice relevant to students and professionals working with children in a wide range of roles. The emphasis on working collaboratively with other professionals, where appropriate, and the holistic approach to children make this a valuable resource to anyone working with children today.

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From the Back Cover

‘Working together is now a fundamental principle of social policy, children services, and professional practice with children.   At last, here is a book that comprehensively reviews the opportunities and challenges. It will be welcomed by all professionals who work with children and young people, and especially those responsible for their training.’

- Martin Woodhead, Professor of Childhood Studies, the Open University

‘... brings together a wide range of leading specialists in policy, practice and research to provide a comprehensive, relevant and very 21st century source book on children’s services... We need this book to help us all in our aspiration to provide a better life for vulnerable children, and indeed all young people in our societies. ‘Connectedness’, and the barriers to connection, is the key theme.'

- Andrew Cooper, Professor of Social Work, University of East London and the Tavistock Clinic, London

'A comprehensive and well researched compendium that examines the range of perspectives, theories, and approaches relevant to providing the holistic services necessary to achieve positive outcomes for children, families and society.'

- Martha J. Holden, Residential Child Care Project, Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research, Cornell University

This comprehensive and insightful new textbook brings together specialist chapters by authors widely recognised as leaders in their field. Covering policy and practice, theory and research, the book is relevant to all those working in children’s services. The text combines practical information on working with children and their families, in a wide range of contexts, along with critical analysis of both policy and practice.

The text covers:

• Children’s and family issues
• Children’s perspectives on relationships with professionals, citizenship and participation
• Key findings and concepts from recent research on children’s issues
• Insights into  the factors which help  promote or hinder collaboration within agencies, across organisations and between professionals
• Legal and policy frameworks including variations within each of the nations of the UK

With an emphasis on working collaboratively with children and young people, other professionals and the community, and on developing an holistic approach to working with children, this is an essential resource for anyone studying on courses in social work, education, health, social policy, law and politics, and for all those with an interest in children’s services.

Malcolm Hillis Research Professor at the University of Strathclyde

George Headis Senior Lecturer in Support for Learning and Inclusive Education at the University of Glasgow

Andrew Lockyeris Emeritus Professor of Citizenship and Social Theory at the University of Glasgow

Barbara Reidis Children’s Hearings Training Officer at the University of Glasgow

Raymond Tayloris Community Social Work Manager at North Lanarkshire Council

About the Author

Dr. Malcolm Hill, a holistic chiropractor, is dedicated to both treating and educating his patients. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and raised outside of Kosciusko, Mississippi, he went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Mississippi Valley State University in 1997. Subsequently he was awarded a Doctorate of Chiropractic from Life University School of Chiropractic in Marietta, Georgia, and certification in nutrition and natural hygienic care from True North Health Center in Penngrove, California. His ministry began during his tenure at True North Health Center, where he saw numerous patients health improve dramatically through fasting and proper nutrition.Dr. Hill is currently the only certified African American hygienic doctor listed by the International Association of Hygienic Physicians. After serving as an associate doctor at a back pain clinic for six years, he opened up his own practice, Neck & Back Pain Chiropractic, in Riverdale, Georgia. This is his first book.

Andrew Lockyer is a former children's panel member and authority chair. He has written on children and the state, children's rights, citizenship education and the Scottish children's hearings system.

Barbara Reid is an award-winning author-illustrator best known for her work in Plasticine. Her previous books include Picture a Tree, Fox Walked Alone and Perfect Snow. She lives in Canada.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1408237253
• ISBN 13: 9781408237250
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 416