Recognizing and Helping the Neglected Child: Evidence-Based Practice for Assessment and Intervention (Safeguarding Children Across Services)

Brigid Daniel, Julie Taylor and Jane Scott with David Derbyshire and Deanna Neilson

ISBN 10: 1849050937 / ISBN 13: 9781849050937

Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2011

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The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Recognizing and Helping the Neglected Child: Evidence-Based Practice for Assessment and Intervention (Safeguarding Children Across Services)
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849050937
• ISBN 13: 9781849050937
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 281 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Neglect is the most common form of child abuse, but recognizing the signs, assessing the family's and the child's needs, and undertaking intervention can be difficult and complicated. This book, based on extensive research of the evidence, outlines how neglect can be recognized, examining the signs that parents give to signal their need for help, and the signs that a child's needs are not being met. It then covers how practitioners should respond, including assessment, planning, and appropriate interventions. The authors examine whether practitioners are well-equipped to recognize child neglect, and whether professional responses to help could be swifter. They also summarize the key messages from the research findings, and make recommendations for policy and practice. This book will help practitioners to understand better child neglect and to improve practice in this important area. It will be vital for all those likely to encounter child neglect, including child and family social workers, health visitors, teachers with safeguarding responsibilities, nursery staff, and educational psychologists.

About the Author

Brigid Daniel is Professor of Social Work at the University of Stirling. She is the co-author of a number of books on child care and protection and has a particular interest in factors that help children to cope with adversity. She was a member of the multi-disciplinary team that carried out a national ministerial review of child protection practice in Scotland.