Categories of Child Protection & Extra-Familial Harm: An Interview-Based Study with Practitioners Exploring the Limits of the Children Act 1989.
By Samantha Halil, London Metropolitan University . The Children Act (1989) is a long-standing piece of legislation that defines significant harm into categories of child abuse or neglect. This was built upon the concept of harm occurring inside the home, predominantly from parents/caregivers. In modern society, the four categories of harm, thus being physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect, remain unchanged, with a strong focus on parental capacity. However, with ad
Oct 1, 2024
How Do Social Workers Support Mothers Whose Babies Are Being Removed at Birth?
By Phyllis Grant, London Metropolitan University. This literature review examines the support social workers provide to mothers whose...
Oct 1, 2024
A Critical Exploration of The Link Between Child Abuse, Faith & Belief.
By Martina Rossi, London Metropolitan University. This research project investigates the phenomenon of child abuse and its links to faith...
Oct 1, 2024