Encyclopaedia Of Child Welfare And Protection
By Vijay Kumar
- Release Date: 2009-06-30
- Genre: Social Science
Care and/or protection is needed when a child (0-13 years) or young person (14-16years) is believed to be' at risk' because they are experiencing (or likely to experience) such things as:. physical or sexual abuse. violence or conflict between their caregivers. emotional or Physical neglect. behavior which is beyond their, or their caregivers' control. lack of stable or adequate care. Protecting children from suffering harm, ill-treatment, abuse, neglect and deprivation, and ensuring they have the care and protection they need to keep them safe from harm is a large part of the work of Child, Youth and Family. However, the present book throw lights on the above issues and it is hoped it will useful those dealing with the subject.
