| Supporting Families: Child Protection in the Community Contributor(s): Gardner, Ruth (Author) |
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ISBN: 0471499706 ISBN-13: 9780471499701 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $188.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2002 Annotation: How successful have recent government initiatives been in preventing child harm and family breakdown? The NSPCC recently conducted a large-scale two-year evaluation study with families in difficulty, to explore the content and effectiveness of family support services. Looking at the services from all stakeholder perspectives children, parents, staff Ruth Gardner presents the findings of the study and asks to what extent specific problems such as parental stress, vulnerability, isolation and child behaviour were resolved over six months of interventions including group work, parent training and volunteer home visiting. Using the voices of all the stakeholders, "Supporting Families" reviews the national policy for family support since the inception of social services departments and, through best practice and policy recommendations, points the way forward to more inclusive provision. Bringing together NSPCC research with key practice-based solutions, Ruth Gardner's timely study is required reading for everyone working to prevent child harm. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Social Work - Social Science | Human Services - Medical | Mental Health |
| Dewey: 362.820 |
| LCCN: 2002027234 |
| Series: Wiley Child Protection & Policy |
| Physical Information: 0.65" H x 6.74" W x 8.6" (0.87 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Recent government initiatives and developments in professional practice have been designed to help families in difficulty effectively, in order to prevent child harm. This book examines whether these changes have worked, by examining a large scale study conducted by the NSPCC and drawing out the main messages for practice and future policy. The research findings are set out in terms of children's and families' needs and expectations, agency interventions and outcomes, community context, measures and perceived changes over time. ? Highly topical - national priority designated by government ? Professionals are required to learn quickly about this and little information is presently available to them ? Clear presentation - lots of boxes and diagrams to be incorporated |