Protecting Children

Aimed at childcare workers, this introductory textbook covers the processes of child protection, the context of child abuse and the legal framework as it affects practising childcare workers. Written in an approachable style with numerous case studies, this handbook provides the framework for understanding child abuse and child protection issues for a range of people who work with children in a variety of professional and informal settings. It provides points for reflection, self-assessment exercises, and suggestions for developing readers' own practice.