Global support for improving child welfare and upholding the rights of children is strong, but in practice often fails to recognise the emerging gap between traditional child welfare practices and the evolving nature of child vulnerability.

This book takes an international perspective on child welfare, examining how global and national frameworks can be adapted to address the rights and best interests of children. Synthesising the latest international research, experts redefine the concept of a 'child in need' in a world where global movement is common and children are frequently involved in the law. The book considers children as citizens, as refugees, victims of trafficking, soldiers, or members of indigenous groups and identifies the political and cultural changes that need to take place in order to deliver rights for these children. Focusing in particular on child protection systems across nations, it identifies areas of child welfare and family law which systematically fail to look after the best interests of children, often through prejudice, outdated practice, or even the failure of agencies to work together.

Exploring the nexus between children's rights and the law across the globe, this book makes essential reading for policymakers, social workers, lawyers, researchers and professionals involved in protecting vulnerable children.

An authoritative, international perspective on child welfare, examining how global and national frameworks can be adapted to address the rights and best interests of children

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.

Reviews
it provides a current and thought-provoking text which should prove an invaluable resource for all policymakers, social workers and lawyers working to protect vulnerable children. -- Children & Young People Now
This is a book that seeks to promote ideas from other jurisdictions and cultures, and it is an excellent book for the progressive social worker. It would be fascinating to see the same kind of book with the same kind of chapters from non English speaking countries, such as Europe and the Far East. -- The Association of Child Abuse Lawyers' Newsletter



Book Information
ISBN 9781849058681
Author Lisa Young
Format Hardback
Page Count 368
Imprint Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Weight(grams) 590g
Dimensions(mm) 239mm * 174mm * 25mm