Press/Media: Research
New publication: NSPCC Inform : Ten Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them
FREE FULL TEXT ACCESS: http://www.nspcc.org.uk/Inform/research/findings/tenpitfalls_wda78613.html
This publication provides advice to front-line practitioners about how to avoid errors in initial assessment. The booklet is designed to inform the work of statutory social workers, but applicable to a multi-agency workforce undertaking assessment on the front-line. Common errors in communication, recording and information sharing are highlighted.
Written by
Dr Karen Broadhurst: Senior Lecturer in Social Work and Social Science at the University of Lancaster.
Professor Sue White: Professor of Social Work (Children and Families) at the University of Birmingham.
Dr Sheila Fish: Senior Research Analyst at the Social Care Institute for Excellence.
Professor Eileen Munro: Professor of Social Policy at the London School of Economics.
Kay Fletcher: Service Manager at Barnsley Children's Services.
Helen Lincoln: Head of Children Services at the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
News website: http://www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/groups/cwru/
Title | Avoiding errors in child protection practice: New Publication |
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Media name/outlet | NSPCC Inform http://www.nspcc.org.uk/Inform/research/findings/tenpitfalls_wda78613.html |
Primary Media type | Web |
Date | 24/09/10 |
Persons | Karen Broadhurst |