TY - BOOK AU - Beckett, Chris TI - Child protection: an introduction SN - 0761949569 U1 - 362.76 CHI PY - 2003/// CY - London PB - SAGE Publications KW - FVC KW - CHILD PROTECTION KW - CHILD WELFARE KW - CHILD ABUSE N2 - Offers an introduction to child protection work. Aimed at social workers and the whole range of professionals who follow up concerns about the abuse and neglect of children. Part One - outlines the job of a child protection social worker and explains what this work entails and the demands made on social workers. Part Two - looks at the different ways in which children can be abused and neglected and considers the indicators and warning signs as well as the long-term consequences. Part Three - Considers the causes of abuse and neglect. What leads adults to mistreat their children or fail to provide the care and protection they need? Part Four - Explores some of the difficulties and dilemmas involved in child protection social work ER -