Children and young people at risk / edited by Justin Healey.

Contributor(s):

Healey, Justin

Material type: Text

text

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computer

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online resource

ISBN:

9781921507397
192150739X
9781921507342
1921507349

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Additional physical formats: Print version:: Children and young people at risk.DDC classification:

362.760994 22

LOC classification:

HV6626.54.A8 C45 2011eb

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Contents:

Chapter 1 -- Understanding child abuse and neglect; Chapter 2 -- Child protection; Exploring issues -- worksheets and activities; Index.

Summary: Many Australian children and young people are at significant risk of abuse and neglect. The reported prevalence of child maltreatment (neglect, and physical, emotional and sexual abuse) is at alarming levels. Vulnerable families require intensive support from an overburdened system struggling to respond to mandatory reporting requirements. When is a child in need of protection and when do 'abusive and neglectful behaviours' become 'abuse' and 'neglect'? There is a range of factors that expose children and young people to greater risk of disadvantage, including family stressors like financial s.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Chapter 1 -- Understanding child abuse and neglect; Chapter 2 -- Child protection; Exploring issues -- worksheets and activities; Index.

Many Australian children and young people are at significant risk of abuse and neglect. The reported prevalence of child maltreatment (neglect, and physical, emotional and sexual abuse) is at alarming levels. Vulnerable families require intensive support from an overburdened system struggling to respond to mandatory reporting requirements. When is a child in need of protection and when do 'abusive and neglectful behaviours' become 'abuse' and 'neglect'? There is a range of factors that expose children and young people to greater risk of disadvantage, including family stressors like financial s.