Child Protection Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for Professionals

The Child Protection Handbook is an essential resource for anyone working with children and young people under the age of 18. Written by experts Rachael Clawson, Rachel Fyson, and Lisa Warwick, this fully updated fourth edition provides a comprehensive guide to recognizing and protecting at-risk children in various settings, including social care, education, health services, and sport and leisure.

What’s New in the 4th Edition?

This latest edition incorporates the impact of new technology, current legal and policy frameworks, and the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on child protection work in the UK. It covers all aspects of child protection, including organisational issues, children’s rights, and the needs of those from diverse backgrounds.

A Practical Resource for Busy Practitioners

The Handbook is designed to be an easy-to-navigate reference book, making it perfect for busy professionals who want to improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families. With accessible, up-to-date information and engaging illustrative boxes featuring practice case examples, this resource is ideal for anyone working with children and young people.

Key Features:

• Fully updated to reflect the latest legal and policy frameworks in the UK
• Covers new forms of child abuse, including technology-assisted child sexual abuse and exploitation
• Focus on teenagers, including child protection in adolescence and leaving care
• Safeguarding in sport and leisure settings
• Working with parents at risk of repeat removal of their children through care proceedings
• Reflective points and key questions to encourage critical thinking and professional development
• Links to resources and further reading for ongoing learning

Published by Elsevier, this 536-page paperback is a valuable tool for social workers, educators, healthcare professionals, and anyone working with children and young people. With its comprehensive coverage and practical approach, the Child Protection Handbook is an indispensable resource for anyone committed to protecting and supporting vulnerable children and young people.