What works for children? : effective services for children and families
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What works for children? : effective services for children and families
Open University Press, 2002
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Prefectural University of Hiroshima Library and Academic Information Center
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Includes bibliographical references and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
With contributions from leading experts in the child welfare field, this book provides an overview of the best current evidence from research on 'what works' in social care services for children and families. The research reviews are helpfully laid out in sections covering services for children who are looked after away from home; interventions aimed at reducing the social exclusion of children and young people; interventions aimed at protecting children or promoting their health. In addition to accessible summaries of the research in these areas, this book discusses the importance of research evidence to policy and practice and includes a commentary from young people themselves.
What Works for Children? will be of practical use to those working with vulnerable children, in particular social workers, teachers, youth workers and health care professionals. Its clear style and presentation of key messages will also make it an important text for students as we move to a greater understanding of the way in which intervening in children's lives needs to be based on good evidence.
Table of Contents
List of tables and figures
Preface
Introduction
Part one: Services for adopted and looked after children
Family placement services
Promoting stability and continuity in care away from home
Leaving care
Residential care
Part two: Preventing the social exclusion of children
Community development with children
Inclusive education
Preventing the social exclusion of disabled children
Young offenders in the community
Involving children and young people in decision-making
Part three: Promoting and protecting children's health
Child protection
Reducing inequalities in child health
Family support
Last words
the views of young people
References
Index.
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