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Title Children and young people at risk / edited by Justin Healey.

Publication Info. Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, [2011]
©2011

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Description 1 online resource (60 pages) : color illustrations.
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Series Issues in society ; v. 323
Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 323.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Chapter 1 -- Understanding child abuse and neglect; Chapter 2 -- Child protection; Exploring issues -- worksheets and activities; Index.
Summary Many Australian children and young people are at significant risk of abuse and neglect. The reported prevalence of child maltreatment (neglect, and physical, emotional and sexual abuse) is at alarming levels. Vulnerable families require intensive support from an overburdened system struggling to respond to mandatory reporting requirements. When is a child in need of protection and when do 'abusive and neglectful behaviours' become 'abuse' and 'neglect'? There is a range of factors that expose children and young people to greater risk of disadvantage, including family stressors like financial s.
Local Note eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America
Subject Child abuse -- Australia.
Child abuse.
Youth.
Australia.
Abused children.
Children -- Australia.
Children.
Abused children -- Australia.
Youth -- Australia.
Social work with children -- Australia.
Social work with children.
Social work with youth -- Australia.
Social work with youth.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Electronic books.
Subject Children.
Youth.
Added Author Healey, Justin.
Other Form: Print version: Children and young people at risk. Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, 2011 9781921507342 (OCoLC)704339706
ISBN 9781921507397 (electronic book)
192150739X (electronic book)
9781921507342
1921507349