Child Law for Social Work Book

Alphabetical List of Cases

Alphabetical List of International Instruments

Alphabetical List of Statutes

Introduction: How to Use this Book 1

Pt. 1 Contexts and Themes 3

1 Law, Social Work and Children 5

2 Sources of Law for Child Care Social Work 31

3 Accountability for Child Care Practice in England and Wales 58

4 Inter-agency Working and Information Sharing 89

Pt. 2 Social Work Practice with Children 113

Introduction: Key Concepts in Case-work with Interventions 115

5 Engaging with Children and Their Families to Safeguard Children and Promote their Welfare 122

6 Compulsory Measures to Safeguard Children and Promote Their Welfare 146

7 Preparing a Case for Court 167

8 Looked after Children 193

9 Social Work with Children in the Youth Justice System 221

End Note 254

References 259

Index 265