In the Firing Line
Violence and Power in Child Protection Work
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Beschreibung
Serious child protection failures haunt health and welfare agenciesaround the world.
Based on interviews with protective workers and rigorousexamination of their cases, this ground breaking book draws linksbetween the traumatised and isolated child protection worker andthe traumatised and isolated re-abused child. This book judiciouslyuses the words of the workers themselves to bring alive thestresses of life In the Firing Line. Case studies highlight thefull extent of violence in many children's lives. The authorspropose that, in serious cases of abuse, new approaches andunderstandings are required if children are to be protected fromrepeated abuse, long-term psychological injury and evendeath.
* First book to clearly make the connection between violenceagainst child protection workers and the impact on their ability toprotect the child
* Tackles the very important, but often neglected, topic of thepower balance between clients and social workers
* Presents a wealth of research findings and real-life examplesfrom practice
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Janet Stanley
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"This interesting volume examines serious and fatal child abusecases and the challenges facing workers who serve violentfamilies." (Virginia Child Protection Newsletter, 1 March2012)
"...essential reading for anyone who has the responsibility ofsupervising a front-line child protection worker..." (ProfessionalSocial Work, September 2002)
"...This book will be of interest to all those working inchild protection..." (Child Right, September 2002)
"...This is an excellent book and well worth a read byanyone involved in protecting children from abuse..." (Child& Family Social Work, No.7, 2002)
"...I found it tremendously refreshing to read thecomparatively sophisticated and measured critique.." (Newsletter ofthe Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre, Autumn)
"...a useful addition to the literature on childprotection..." (Youth & Policy)
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