Child Protection Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners

The Child Protection Handbook is an essential resource for professionals working with children and young people aged under 18. It provides a comprehensive guide on how to recognize abuse and protect at-risk children in various settings including social care, education, health services, and sport and leisure. The book has been fully updated to incorporate the impact of new technology and current legal and policy frameworks that govern statutory child protection intervention in the UK.

Key Updates in the 4th Edition

The 4th edition of the Child Protection Handbook has been fully updated since the last edition in 2007. It includes new information on:

• Poverty and Child Protection: The impact of poverty on child protection and how practitioners can address these issues.
• New Forms of Child Abuse: Technology-assisted child sexual abuse, child sexual exploitation, gangs and criminal exploitation, radicalization, forced marriage of children and young people, female genital mutilation, and faith-based abuse.
• Focus on Teenagers: Child protection in adolescence, leaving care, safeguarding and children in conflict with the law, children and young people who have displayed harmful sexual behavior, and child to parent violence and abuse.
• Safeguarding in Sport and Leisure: Ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in sports and leisure settings.
• Working with Parents at Risk: Strategies for working with parents who are at risk of repeat removal of their children through care proceedings.

Accessible and Easy to Navigate

The Child Protection Handbook is designed to be accessible and easy to navigate, making it an ideal reference book for busy practitioners. It includes:

• Illustrative Boxes: Practice case examples to highlight current issues and dilemmas.
• Reflective Points: Encouraging readers to think about their own practice and apply new knowledge.
• Key Questions: For students and teachers to check understanding and explore concepts further.
• Links to Resources: Additional resources and further reading to support ongoing learning and development.

A Valuable Resource for All Practitioners

The Child Protection Handbook is a valuable resource for all professionals working with children and young people. It provides up-to-date information, practical guidance, and reflective points to help improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families. With its accessible format and comprehensive coverage, this handbook is an essential tool for anyone committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.