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Social Pedagogy and Working with Children and Young People

Where Care and Education Meet

by Inge Bryderup, Stefan Kleipoedszus, Jytte Juul Jensen, Gabriel Eichsteller, Pat Petrie, Janet Boddy, Sylvia Holthoff, Anna Kathrine Frorup, Michael Fielding, Michel Vandenbroeck ...

Social pedagogy is an innovative discipline that supports children's upbringing and overall development by focusing on the child as a whole person. It has been described as where education and care meet or as 'education in its broadest sense'.This book provides a comprehensive overview of the theory, principles and practice of social pedagogy and the profession of social pedagogue. With chapters ... Read more

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Social pedagogy is an innovative discipline that supports children's upbringing and overall development by focusing on the child as a whole person. It has been described as where education and care meet or as 'education in its broadest sense'.This book provides a comprehensive overview of the theory, principles and practice of social pedagogy and the profession of social pedagogue. With chapters
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Damaged

The Heartbreaking True Story of a Forgotten Child

by Cathy Glass ...

The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller.At just eight years old, Jodie is violent, aggressive and extremely challenging. Five carers in four months have been unable to cope, but there is one last hope: Cathy Glass…As Jodie begins to trust Cathy and make progress, shocking details about her past come to light. No one had noticed the glaring signs of abuse by those who were supposed to love her most.One ... Read more

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The No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller.At just eight years old, Jodie is violent, aggressive and extremely challenging. Five carers in four months have been unable to cope, but there is one last hope: Cathy Glass…As Jodie begins to trust Cathy and make progress, shocking details about her past come to light. No one had noticed the glaring signs of abuse by those who were supposed to love her most.One
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Fostering Nation?

Canada Confronts Its History of Childhood Disadvantage

by Veronica Strong-Boag ...

Series series Studies in Childhood and Family in Canada
Fostering Nation? Canada Confronts Its History of Childhood Disadvantage explores the missteps and the promise of a century and more of child protection efforts by Canadians and their governments. It is the first volume to offer a comprehensive history of what life has meant for North America’s most disadvantaged Aboriginal and newcomer girls and boys.Gender, class, race, and (dis)ability are ... Read more

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Fostering Nation? Canada Confronts Its History of Childhood Disadvantage explores the missteps and the promise of a century and more of child protection efforts by Canadians and their governments. It is the first volume to offer a comprehensive history of what life has meant for North America’s most disadvantaged Aboriginal and newcomer girls and boys.Gender, class, race, and (dis)ability are
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A Non-Violent Resistance Approach with Children in Distress

A Guide for Parents and Professionals

by Carmelite Avraham-Krehwinkel, David Aldridge ...

Parents, teachers and other professionals often struggle to know how to deal with disruptive, abusive or aggressive behaviour. This book addresses the urgent need for a realistic, practical and effective approach to dealing with severe disruptive behaviour in children and adolescents.Adapting the principles of non-violent resistance originally advocated by Mahatma Gandhi, the book provides de ... Read more

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Parents, teachers and other professionals often struggle to know how to deal with disruptive, abusive or aggressive behaviour. This book addresses the urgent need for a realistic, practical and effective approach to dealing with severe disruptive behaviour in children and adolescents.Adapting the principles of non-violent resistance originally advocated by Mahatma Gandhi, the book provides de
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Whistleblowing and Ethics in Health and Social Care

by Angie Ash ...

Those who speak up about poor, corrupt or unethical practice often do so at a great personal cost. This timely book explores our understanding of the ethics of whistleblowing and shows how managers and organisations can support individuals speaking out.While some professional guidelines formalize duties to speak out where there are concerns about poor or harmful practice, workplace cultures often ... Read more

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Those who speak up about poor, corrupt or unethical practice often do so at a great personal cost. This timely book explores our understanding of the ethics of whistleblowing and shows how managers and organisations can support individuals speaking out.While some professional guidelines formalize duties to speak out where there are concerns about poor or harmful practice, workplace cultures often
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Domestic Violence and Protecting Children

New Thinking and Approaches

by Joanne Westwood, Nicola Farrelly, Lorraine Radford, Marianne Hester, Nicole Westmarland, Stephanie Holt, Sue Alderson, Liz Kelly, Anita Morris, Kelsey Hegarty, Per Moum Hellevik, Christine Barter, Marsha Wood, Nadia Aghtaie, Cath Larkins, Jane Ellis, Soo Downe, Sandra Hollinghurst, Paula Wilcox, Michelle Pooley, Zahra Alijah, Khatidja Chantler, Cathy Sharp, Jocelyn Jones, Neil Blackenlock, Gene Feder, William Turner, Ruth Phillips, Carolina Øverlien, Dr. Wendy Bunston, Dr Ravi Thiara ...

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 ... Read more

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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
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Child Abuse in the Deep South

Geographical Modifiers of Abuse Characteristics

by Lee W. Badger, Lee W. Badger, Nicholas A. Green, L. Ralph Jones, Julia A. Hartman ...

Series Book 2 - Institution for Social Science Research Monographs
A powerful, data-driven investigation into how race, geography, and community shape the reporting and response to child abuse in Alabama.Child Abuse in the Deep South is a groundbreaking examination of how child maltreatment is reported, confirmed, and understood in Alabama—a state shaped by deep historical, racial, and geographic divides. Drawing on over 7,000 case reports, this study reveals how ... Read more

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A powerful, data-driven investigation into how race, geography, and community shape the reporting and response to child abuse in Alabama.Child Abuse in the Deep South is a groundbreaking examination of how child maltreatment is reported, confirmed, and understood in Alabama—a state shaped by deep historical, racial, and geographic divides. Drawing on over 7,000 case reports, this study reveals how
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Foster Placements

Why They Succeed and Why They Fail

by Ian Gibbs, Ian Sinclair, Kate Wilson ...

Series series Supporting Parents
How can we determine success in foster placements? Based on exhaustive research, the authors discuss the primary concerns in foster placement planning, considering the high frequency of placement breakdowns, their impact on the child's behaviour and school performance, and the challenges this places on foster families.The specific needs of the foster child are given close attention in determining ... Read more

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How can we determine success in foster placements? Based on exhaustive research, the authors discuss the primary concerns in foster placement planning, considering the high frequency of placement breakdowns, their impact on the child's behaviour and school performance, and the challenges this places on foster families.The specific needs of the foster child are given close attention in determining
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Challenging Child Protection

New Directions in Safeguarding Children

by Brigid Daniel, Andrew Cooper, Kay Tisdall, Jason Hart, Trevor Spratt, Tarja Pösö, Fiona Arney, Stewart McDougall, Leah Bromfield, Walter Lorenz, Heather Montgomery, Tim Dare, Melissa O’Donnell ...

Series series Research Highlights in Social Work
Challenging Child Protection offers a ground-breaking new perspective which will illuminate and improve the professional understanding and practice of social workers and child protection workers.Taking a fresh look at the principles underlying child protection, this book provides a thought-provoking analysis of the evidence base which underpins professional understanding and intervention. It ... Read more

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Challenging Child Protection offers a ground-breaking new perspective which will illuminate and improve the professional understanding and practice of social workers and child protection workers.Taking a fresh look at the principles underlying child protection, this book provides a thought-provoking analysis of the evidence base which underpins professional understanding and intervention. It
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Parental Learning Disability and Children's Needs

Family Experiences and Effective Practice

by Hedy Cleaver, Don Nicholson ...

Parental Learning Disability and Children's Needs explores how to effectively assess children in families where one or more parent has a learning disability. These children often have unmet needs because their parents are more likely to be coping with mental and physical illness, domestic violence or substance abuse.The book examines current social care practice in this area, whether it is working ... Read more

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Parental Learning Disability and Children's Needs explores how to effectively assess children in families where one or more parent has a learning disability. These children often have unmet needs because their parents are more likely to be coping with mental and physical illness, domestic violence or substance abuse.The book examines current social care practice in this area, whether it is working
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Financial Security and Personal Wealth

by Lewis D. Solomon ...

America's elderly population is soaring, presenting numerous challenges for policymakers in the United States. Other developed nations with aging populations face similar problems. There will be fewer workers relative to retirees in coming decades and the elderly are also expected to live longer. The impact of these demographic changes in the United States is likely to be challenging, especially ... Read more

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America's elderly population is soaring, presenting numerous challenges for policymakers in the United States. Other developed nations with aging populations face similar problems. There will be fewer workers relative to retirees in coming decades and the elderly are also expected to live longer. The impact of these demographic changes in the United States is likely to be challenging, especially
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The Pariah Problem

Caste, Religion, and the Social in Modern India

by Rupa Viswanath ...

Series series Cultures of History
Once known as "Pariahs," Dalits are primarily descendants of unfree agrarian laborers. They belong to India's most subordinated castes, face overwhelming poverty and discrimination, and provoke public anxiety. Drawing on a wealth of previously untapped sources, this book follows the conception and evolution of the "Pariah Problem" in public consciousness in the 1890s. It shows how high-caste ... Read more

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Once known as "Pariahs," Dalits are primarily descendants of unfree agrarian laborers. They belong to India's most subordinated castes, face overwhelming poverty and discrimination, and provoke public anxiety. Drawing on a wealth of previously untapped sources, this book follows the conception and evolution of the "Pariah Problem" in public consciousness in the 1890s. It shows how high-caste
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