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Applying social work law with children and families
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Contents

  • Introduction
  • Learning outcomes
  • 1 Defining childhood
  • 2 Society’s influence
    • 2.1 Perceptions of children
    • 2.2 From parental authority to rights of the child
  • 3 UNCRC and legal definitions of ‘a child’
    • 3.1 Working with children and families
    • 3.2 Consent
  • 4 Key legislation in the UK
  • 5 Family
    • 5.1 Why does understanding ‘family’ matter?
    • 5.2 Parental responsibility
  • 6 Key principles and concepts
    • 6.1 The principle of non-intervention
    • 6.2 The welfare principle
    • 6.3 The views and wishes of the child
    • 6.4 Parenthood
  • 7 Policy, implementation and practice
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Acknowledgements

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