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Avoiding errors in child protection practice: New Publication

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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/

Period24/09/2010

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/

References

TitleAvoiding errors in child protection practice: New Publication
Media name/outletNSPCC Inform http://www.nspcc.org.uk/Inform/research/findings/tenpitfalls_wda78613.html
Media typeWeb
Date24/09/10
PersonsKaren Broadhurst