Working Ethically in Child Protection av Bob (Queensland University of Technology Australia) Lonne, Maria Harries, Brid (The Open University Milton Ke

579,-

Kjøp

<P>In their day-to-day practice, social work and human services practitioners frequently find themselves in confusing ethical quandaries, trying to balance the numerous competing interests of protecting children from harm and promoting family and community capacity. This book explores the ethical issues surrounding child protection interventions and offers a process-oriented approach to ethical practice and decision making in child protection and family welfare practice. Its aim is to prepare students and early-career professionals for roles in the complex and challenging work of child protection and family support. </P><P></P><P>Beginning with a critical analysis and appreciation of the diverse organisational and cultural contexts of contemporary child protection and ethical decision-making frameworks, the authors outline a practical ¿real-world¿ model for reshaping frontline ethical practice. Moving away from a focus on the child apart from the family, the authors recognise that chil