Are you a social work student looking to build your knowledge on child abuse? This is the book you need, offering contemporary insights into child abuse within the UK and beyond. It covers the evolution of child abuse concepts, legislative developments, and the role of power in abuse. Through case studies and activities, you will build critical thinking and reflection skills. Written in an accessible style, this book is essential for social work students, helping you understand and address child abuse effectively, including modern issues like online exploitation.
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A comprehensive exploration of child abuse in the modern day with implications for social work practice.
Chapter 1: The Global Challenge of Child Abuse Chapter 2: Child Abuse and the UK Policy Context Chapter 3: Forms of Child Abuse Chapter 4: The Impact of Child Abuse Chapter 5: Perpetrators of Child Abuse Chapter 6: Revisiting Power and Power Frameworks Chapter 7: Power-Informed Practice for Social Work Chapter 8: Working with Child Victims of Abuse Chapter 9: Working with Adult Victims-Survivors of Abuse
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781529682977
Publisert
2026-02-14
Utgiver
Sage Publications Ltd
Høyde
246 mm
Bredde
171 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
176

Forfatter

Biografisk notat

Dr Samina Karim is an Associate Professor of Social Work and a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, with experience of teaching social work at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the UK and overseas. Dr Karim is an international expert in the field of child protection and is currently leading on transforming social work education in Pakistan with UNICEF. Her research interests are in the areas of child abuse and child protection and the subject of power within social work theory and practice.