ISBN: 1849050333 9781849050333

Category: Law / Family Law / Children

Page count: 192

This book considers the complexities of practice in public family law court proceedings and with children looked after by the state. Case examples form the heart of each chapter, covering the difficult decisions that have to be made such as when to initiate care proceedings, what type of substitute care is appropriate and contact or reunification with birth families. Central to the book is the importance of applying reflective practice, and the case examples demonstrate how this can be done in the reality of everyday situations in order to promote positive outcomes for children. This is a timely and essential book for all those working with looked after children and those involved in care proceedings, including social workers, lawyers, psychologists and related professionals, and will also be invaluable to social work students.