Gender and Child Protection

Dr Jonathan Scourfield, Jo Campling

ISBN 10: 033394979X / ISBN 13: 9780333949795

Published by Palgrave Macmillan 23/10/2002, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gender and Child Protection
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan 23/10/2002
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 033394979X
• ISBN 13: 9780333949795
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

It has been widely noted in the social work literature that the practice of child protection is highly gendered. When it comes to child abuse, women come under more scrutiny and men, who are more likely to present a risk of harm to children, are not engaged with. This important text takes stock of this controversial topic, examining the state of policy and theory on the subject and exploring the organisational culture and the professional knowledge and values that influence contemporary social work in the field of child welfare. Skilfully combining theory with illustrative example, it concludes by focusing on the lessons for practice.

About the Author

JONATHAN BRYN SCOURFIELD is Lecturer, School of Social Sciences at Cardiff University. He previously worked as a practitioner in the fields of HIV, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and probation. His principal interest is in gender and social welfare and he is a member of the Cardiff Family Studies Research Centre.
JONATHAN BRYN SCOURFIELD is Lecturer, School of Social Sciences at Cardiff University. He previously worked as a practitioner in the fields of HIV, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and probation. His principal interest is in gender and social welfare and he is a member of the Cardiff Family Studies Research Centre.