In recent years child protection issues have dominated media and public discourse in the UK. This book offers a unique perspective by giving voice to those soci

Sharon Shoesmith was Director of Children's Services for Haringey in 2007 at the time of the death of Peter Connelly, also known as 'Baby P'. In Learning from B

Assessing risk is a key challenge in child protection work. Martin C. Calder presents a clear and accessible guide to understanding risk and the part it plays.

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. The new edition of this popular handbook gives an authoritative

There is increasing pressure to involve children and young people in the decisions that affect them. Presenting new research on the extent to which parents and