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Other titles in the Child Welfare: A Series in Child Welfare Practice, Policy, & Research series:Combatting Child Abuse: International Perspectives and Trends (Child Welfare: A Series in Child Welfare Practice, Policy, & Research)by Neil Gilbert
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:The problem of child abuse has become increasingly evident in North America and Western Europe. Many countries are now struggling with issues involving the definition of child maltreatment, reporting requirements, processes for responding to reports, substantiation rates, and services to abused children and their families. This book illustrates alternative approaches to dealing with these problems by examining and comparing the designs of child abuse systems in nine countries: the US, English, Canada, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Belgium, and Sweden. Review: "The fact that this work meets its informational and investigative goals makes it a useful text for professionals , researchers, and decision makers dealing with child abuse reporting."--Readings: A Journal of Reviews and Commentary on Mental Health "This book is a valuable overview of different assessments of and responses to the international problem of child abuse."--Interdisciplinary Report on At-Risk ChildrenandFamilies "...[the book] contains a wealth of interesting information about public child welfare programs in the industrial nations. As such it makes a useful contribution to the development of comparative social policy research."--Journal of Sociology and Social Welfare
Synopsis:Through a comparative study of the designs of child abuse reporting systems in nine countries including the United States, England, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, Finland, Germany, Belgium, and Sweden, Combatting Child Abuse sheds light on common problems and policy responses currently emerging in efforts to reduce child abuse. By analyzing the philosophy, structure, and operation of these reporting systems and their outcomes, Neil Gilbert illuminates alternative perspectives on how the problem of child abuse is defined and introduces an expanded view of policy options designed to protect children.
Table of ContentsI. Child protective orientation. — United States: California's reporting system — Canada: Trends and issues in child welfare — England: Child abuse reports, responses, and reforms. — II. Family service orientation--mandatory reporting. — Sweden: Towards a deresidualization of Swedish child welfare policy and practice? — Denmark: Voluntary placements as a family support — Finland: Child abuse as a family problem. — III. Family service orientation--nonmandatory reporting. — Belgium: An alternative approach to child abuse reporting and treatment — The Netherlands: Responding to abuse--compassion or control? — Germany: A nonpunitive model — Conclusion: A comparative perspective. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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