The characteristics and extent of child abuse: findings from a study of the Swedish Social Services child protection

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 231-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanna Linell
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Child Protection

Linking Schools and Social Services: The Case of Child Abuse Reporting

1990 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gail L. Zellman
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
School Staff ◽  
Abuse Reporting ◽  
Child Abuse Reporting ◽  
Protective Services ◽  
Resource Limitations ◽  
Reporting Laws ◽  
Apparent Conflict

Coordination of schools and child protective services (CPS) agencies on child abuse reporting is required by law because school staff are mandated to report suspected maltreatment to CPS agencies. National data reveal that school staff generally comply with the reporting mandate. Although school district policy and resource limitations reinforce compliance with the reporting laws, CPS agency policies designed to limit reports and to focus resources on the most serious cases are inconsistent with district policies. As a result, school staff reports may be greeted with annoyance and rejection. The implications of this apparent conflict for child protection and for other coordination efforts are discussed.

The organised abuse of children in rural England: The response of Social Services, Part One

1994 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 37-40
Author(s):  
Chris Goddard
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Abuse ◽  
Child Abuse ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
False Memories ◽  
False Memory Syndrome ◽  
Professional Journals ◽  
Extensive Coverage ◽  
The World ◽  
Rural England

There are a number of controversies raging in the world of child protection. Three in particular have attracted attention in recent months. There is the issue of the ‘repressed’ or ‘false’ memories of adults recalling sexual abuse in childhood. This topic has received extensive coverage in professional journals (see, for example, Neale, 1994 for a summary) and in the broader media (Wyndham, 1994).Once again, the very label given to the problem defines the debate, as indeed has been the case since modern interest in child abuse was prompted by Kempe's (1962) work. It is interesting to note that ‘false memory syndrome’ is now the term used by some to counter claims of abuse in childhood. As Neale points out (1994:17) the term has ‘no medical validity, but the use of the word ‘syndrome’ perhaps suggests such a feature.

scholarly journals Challenges and experiences faced by social workers working with children exposed to abuse and neglect

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Keneth Tumwesigye
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Child Welfare ◽  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Child Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Protection System ◽  
Whole Child ◽  
Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Supportive Practice

Child abuse and neglect are the most disturbing problems in the field of child welfare. In the area of child welfare, all over the world, it is common social workers engaged with children such as psychologists; nurses and pediatrician are often affected while carrying out their respective duties.  The study is intended to explore the dynamic problems such social workers experience in their line of duty. The issue of social workers engaging with children exposed to child abuse and neglect require much attention and it has to be addressed in line with the child protection system. The child protection system is one of the frameworks of the whole child welfare which provide social services to children exposed to abuse and neglect. In the field of child welfare, different social workers for example pediatricians, psychologists etc work together in assessing children in relation to abuse and neglect. Therefore, this study showcases the need for supportive practice for social workers in the field of child protection to work together. Key Words: Child protection, Social worker, Child abuse and neglect,

The contribution of a hospital child protection team in determining suspected child abuse and neglect: Analysis of referrals of children aged 0–9

2010 ◽  
Vol 32 (12) ◽  
pp. 1664-1669 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendy Chen ◽  
Saralee Glasser ◽  
Rami Benbenishty ◽  
Bilha Davidson-Arad ◽  
Shmuel Tzur ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Child Abuse And Neglect ◽  
Abuse And Neglect

scholarly journals Exploring the experiences of social workers in working with children suspected to have fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-172
Author(s):  
David J Gilbert ◽  
Raja AS Mukherjee ◽  
Nisha Kassam ◽  
Penny A Cook
Keyword(s):  
Social Workers ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure ◽  
Alcohol Exposure ◽  
Fetal Alcohol ◽  
The Social ◽  
Prenatal Alcohol ◽  
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum ◽  
Lack Of Knowledge

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is one outcome from prenatal alcohol exposure. Social workers are likely to encounter children with the condition, due to the greater likelihood of prenatal alcohol exposure among children in social services settings. This study explores the experiences of social workers in working with children suspected of having FASD and the support offered to social workers, the children and their families. Semi-structured interviews followed by qualitative framework analysis were conducted with seven child and family social workers along with one child protection solicitor who had experience of handling FASD cases. The two main themes that emerged from the data were a lack of knowledge about FASD and the paucity of diagnosis. Lack of knowledge among the social workers was linked to difficulty in managing children suspected to have the condition, feelings of frustration and normalisation of challenging behaviours. The paucity of diagnosis led to an under-emphasis of FASD in assessments, a dearth of specialist services and confusion about its specific effects in contexts of multiple substance misuse and harmful socio-environmental factors. The need for increased FASD awareness within social services and the development of FASD-targeted support for children and families is highlighted. Social workers would benefit from the inclusion of FASD-focused training in their curricula and professional development plans. Improving the diagnostic capacities of health institutions would address the paucity of diagnosis and raise the profile of FASD, especially in the social services setting.

scholarly journals Child abuse, child protection and disabled children: a review of recent research

2010 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsten Stalker ◽  
Katherine McArthur
Keyword(s):  
Child Abuse ◽  
Child Protection ◽  
Abuse Child ◽  
Disabled Children
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