| Child protection systems in the United Kingdom: a comparative analysis. |
| Summary: Compares the UK child protection system with other systems across the world. Also looks at differences between the four UK nations, reflecting on the impact of devolution and critically analysing the development of child protection systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Considers policy and procedures to safeguard children; managing individual cases where there are child protection concerns (including inter-agency guidance); assessment frameworks; child death review processes; and offender management systems (including vetting and barring). Based on the work and findings of the University of Edinburgh/NSPCC Centre for UK-wide Learning in Child Protection. |
| Publication details: London: Jessica Kingsley, 2012 pp 256 |
| ISBN: 9781849050678 |
| Shelf mark: QLJ JD8 E |
| Authors: Stafford, Anne, et al. |
