Child Abuse and Social Work Practice (Paperback)

Samina Karim

ISBN 10: 1529682975 / ISBN 13: 9781529682977

Published by SAGE Publications Ltd, London, 2026

About this Item

Paperback. Are you a social work student looking to build your knowledge on child abuse? This is the book you need, offering contemporary insights into child abuse within the UK and beyond. It covers the evolution of child abuse concepts, legislative developments, and the role of power in abuse. Through case studies and activities, you will build critical thinking and reflection skills. Written in an accessible style, this book is essential for social work students, helping you understand and address child abuse effectively, including modern issues like online exploitation. A comprehensive exploration of child abuse in the modern day with implications for social work practice. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Child Abuse and Social Work Practice (Paperback)
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1529682975
• ISBN 13: 9781529682977
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Are you a social work student looking to build your knowledge on child abuse? This is the book you need, offering contemporary insights into child abuse within the UK and beyond. It covers the evolution of child abuse concepts, legislative developments, and the role of power in abuse. Through case studies and activities, you will build critical thinking and reflection skills. Written in an accessible style, this book is essential for social work students, helping you understand and address child abuse effectively, including modern issues like online exploitation.

About the Author

Dr Samina Karim is an Associate Professor of Social Work and a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, with experience of teaching social work at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the UK and overseas. Dr Karim is an international expert in the field of child protection and is currently leading on transforming social work education in Pakistan with UNICEF. Her research interests are in the areas of child abuse and child protection and the subject of power within social work theory and practice.