Decision Making in Child and Family Social Work
Perspectives on Children’s Participation
By Clive Diaz
Published
Jun 12, 2020Page count
176 pagesISBN
978-1447354451Dimensions
234 x 156 mmImprint
Policy PressPublished
Jun 12, 2020Page count
176 pagesISBN
978-1447354444Dimensions
234 x 156 mmImprint
Policy PressPublished
Jun 12, 2020Page count
176 pagesISBN
978-1447354482Imprint
Policy PressPublished
Jun 12, 2020Page count
176 pagesISBN
978-1447354482Imprint
Policy Press
Decision Making in Child and Family Social Work
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There is increasing pressure to involve children and young people in the decisions that affect them. Presenting new research on the extent to which parents and children participate in decision making when childcare social workers are involved, particularly in child protection conferences and Child in Care reviews, Diaz argues for a radical shift in existing practices.
Including a range of perspectives, this book highlights the systemic changes needed for social workers and other key professionals to ensure that children and parents participate more meaningfully in decision-making, which will improve the long term outcomes for children and their families.
“This is an authoritative text on children’s participation in child protection. The findings offer valuable lessons and show an urgent need to develop ways to better involve children and their families.” Justin Rogers, University of Bath
Clive Diaz is a Research Associate at Cardiff University.
Introduction
Children’s and Parents’ Participation: Current Thinking ~ Clive Diaz and Lorna Stabler
How Parents and Children View the System
Young People’s Perspectives
Young People’s Participation: Views from Social Workers and IROs
Senior Managers’ Perspectives
When it Goes Wrong
Summary and Conclusion
