In this volume, the authors present an overview of the innovative work taking place in relation to domestic violence and child protection.

This book looks at new prevention initiatives and how interventions for children exposed to domestic violence have been developed. It shows how services for abusive fathers have evolved and provides discussion and critique of a number of new initiatives in the field of interagency risk assessment. With international perspectives and examples drawn from social care, health care and voluntary sectors, this book brings together established ideas with recent thinking to provide an authoritative summary of current domestic violence and child protection practice.

As a valuable source of guidance on how to work safely with children living with domestic violence, this is a key reference for social workers, health professionals and policy makers.

Summarises the very latest developments in the fields of domestic violence and child protection

About the Author
Cathy Humphreys is a senior lecturer in Health and Social Work at the University of Warwick. She has worked as a practitioner, researcher and educator in domestic violence and child abuse. Catherine's other research areas include substance misuse, mental health, outreach and advocacy services for both women and children, and child contact. Nicola Farrelly is Research Fellow, University of Central Lancashire, UK. Lorraine Radford is Head of Research at the NSPCC in London. Ravi K. Thiara is Principal Research Fellow, University of Warwick, UK. She has conducted extensive research in the UK and elsewhere and written widely on violence against women.

Reviews
In this edited volume Stanley and Humphreys set out to revisit the issue of children and domestic violence by facilitating a role for the voices of the young people and discussions of their own abusive relationships alongside the more familiar debates of abuse within families. This collection moves beyond a discourse of protecting the 'vulnerable', instead placing young people's agency and their participation at the centre of understanding and theorising about domestic violence, whilst heralding the call for collaborative action. They also highlight the innovative and extensive agency response that has broadened since their previous volume. This work provides an important resource, based upon contemporary and relevant research, for those already working in the field, for undergraduate and post graduates as well as other academics. -- Dr Nancy Lombard, Reader in Sociology and Social Policy, Glasgow Caledonian University
This is a really important book containing contributions from an array of internationally recognised experts on a subject that is of concern to all seeking to advance children's welfare and safety. -- Professor Brid Featherstone, Faculty of Health & Social Care, The Open University
This book moves beyond naming and documenting the effects of children's exposure to domestic violence. It brings together innovative practices in prevention, intervention and interagency work, all grounded in cutting-edge research, providing a platform for the next stage of addressing this serious social problem. Grounded in the experiences of children and young people, it tackles the complex challenges in this work and identifies opportunities for developing new practices that recognise both children's vulnerability and agency in the context of domestic violence. -- Lesley Laing, Associate Professor, BSW Program Director, Social Work & Policy Studies, Faculty of Education and Social Work, The University of Sydney
Stanley and Humphreys cover such a creative and positive array pf practices to inspire practitioners. It will therefore benefit those children and young people who most need our attention. Its approach drilling down into practice and opening up possibilities for ways forward has the capacity to enhance depth and creativity in both single and multi-agency training and practice for children, young people and their families. -- Sarah Goff, Safeguarding Disabled Children Manager, Ann Craft Trust * Journal of Social Work Practice *



Book Information
ISBN 9781849054850
Author Cathy Humphreys
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Weight(grams) 394g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 156mm * 17mm