Thinking about Child Protection Practice: Case Studies for Critical Reflection and Discussion

In this uniquely vivid and compelling textbook, the authors reflect on eight challenging situations they have faced in the world of child protection social work. Their candid accounts provide in-depth case studies in how to work reflectively, using theory and research in situations of pressure and dilemma. They cover many common aspects of practice, including:

• assessing risk;

• managing different professional perspectives;

• working with uncooperative clients;

• dealing with organisationa...