Children's Rights in Practice

Jones, Phil (EDT); Walker, Gary (EDT)

ISBN 10: 1849203806 / ISBN 13: 9781849203807

Published by SAGE Publications Ltd, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Children's Rights in Practice
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849203806
• ISBN 13: 9781849203807
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: As New

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Synopsis

Considering the rights of the child is now central to good multi-agency working, Children′s Right in Practice offers an explanation of the theoretical issues and the key policy developments that have impacted practice. It helps the reader to understand children′s rights in relation to their role in working with children and young people. Looking at education, health, social care and welfare, it bridges the gap between policy and practice for children from birth to 19 years.

Chapters cover:

• the child′s right to play
• youth justice and children′s rights
• the voice of the child
• ethical dilemmas in different contexts
• involvement, participation and decision making
• safeguarding and child protection
• social justice and exclusion

This book helps the reader understand what constitutes good practice, while considering the advantages and tension of working across disciplines.

Essential reading for students in Early Years, Early Childhood Studies and Childhood and Youth courses, it is relevant to professionals working across education, health and social work.

About the Author

Phil Jones is a Senior Lecturer in the Mathematics and Computing Department at Canterbury Christ Church University College. For many years he was involved in software engineering and computer hardware/architecture training in industry.