Contemporary Risk Assessment in Safeguarding Children - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1905541201 ISBN 13: 9781905541201

Publisher: Russell House Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

This book is for anyone involved in the protection and safeguarding of children and young people. At all levels, risk and risk assessment are key concerns and preoccupations. Yet, across and within the various concerned professional groups, there is an inadequate knowledge base to inform practice. There is no official guidance, not even a shared agreement on what 'risk' means. The book's varied and illuminating perspectives help refine the exercise of professional judgement in estimating and managing uncertainties prospectively, rather than being judged retrospectively. It will direct professional progress towards risk assessments that are evidence-based, comprehensive, and equitable; risk management strategies with levels of intrusion commensurate to levels of risk; and greater shared understanding of terminology. Contemporary Risk Assessment in Safeguarding Children also examines dilemmas in daily decision-making, considering how lack of guidance leads to inconsistency and how differences in approach cause tension and confusion. It examines emerging dilemmas around rights, protection, and responsibilities; and offers some contemporary risk assessment frameworks.

About this title

About the Author

Martin C. Calder established Calder Training and Consultancy in 2005 after 20 years in frontline child protection practice. His aim has been to generate and collate the available and necessary assessment tools for frontline staff, especially in times of massive change. He also critiques central government guidance and attempts to provide remedial materials to help fill the gap left between aspiration and reality.

Edition details

• Publisher: Russell House Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1905541201
• ISBN 13: 9781905541201
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 290
• Editor: Calder Martin C.