Child Maltreatment and High Risk Families by Julie Taylor

Child Maltreatment and High Risk Families by Julie Taylor

Most child maltreatment occurs within the context of high risk families. There are ethical, economic and ecological reasons why physical abuse in such families should be a major concern. Physical abuse is a significant issue throughout the UK. Yet, while neglect and other forms of abuse are receiving focused attention, physical abuse may languish under the misconceptions that it is no longer a problem, is addressed elsewhere, or is just too overwhelming an issue. The physical abuse of children can involve regular, violent treatment at the hands of parents or carers over a number of years. Its physical effects may last for days and may result in actual physical injury. It is not accidental. Although physical abuse can occur in any family, it is prevalent in particular sectors of society, where families may be vulnerable to a combination of complex risk factors such as domestic abuse, alcohol and drug (mis)use, and mental health issues. These factors are present in 34% of Serious Case Reviews (SCRs). The authors provide an increased understanding of risk, analysis, impact, learning and the current landscape of service delivery in relation to the physical abuse of children living in high risk families for professional, postgraduate and policy-making audiences.

Julie Taylor is Professor of Child Protection and Co-Director, University of Edinburgh/NSPCC Child Protection Research Centre. Anne Lazenbatt is NSPCC Reader in Childhood Studies, Institute of Child Care Research, Queen’s University of Belfast.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781780460314
ISBN 10	1780460317
Title	Child Maltreatment and High Risk Families
Author	Julie Taylor
Series	Protecting Children And Young People
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Liverpool University Press
Year published	2014-10-16
Number of pages	150
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.