Protecting children

This book explores the policy and practice possibilities offered by a social model of child protection. Drawing on developments in mental health and disability studies, it examines the conceptual, political and practice implications of this new framework.

Brid Featherstone is Professor of Social Work at the University of Huddersfield. Anna Gupta is Professor of Social Work at Royal Holloway, University of London. Kate Morris is Professor of Social Work at the University of Sheffield. Sue White is Professor of Social Work at the University of Sheffield.

Introduction Trouble ahead? Contending discourses in child protection Building better people: policy aspirations and family life Family experiences of care and protection services: the good, the bad and the hopeful A social model for protecting children: changing our thinking? A social model: experiences in practice Domestic abuse: a case study Crafting different stories: changing minds and hearts Concluding thoughts