Kim Holt

Contemporary Family Justice

Policy and Practice in Complex Child Protection Decisions

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A compelling critique of the family justice system, this book encourages reflection on the ways in which the needs of children and families are potentially compromised. By showing how the policy looks in practice, it describes how we can ensure the best outcome for children and families under the pressure of timescales and targets.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 168
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Mai 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 155mm x 228mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 256g
• ISBN-13: 9781849056267
• ISBN-10: 1849056269
• Artikelnr.: 44214582

Autorenporträt

Kim Holt is Professor of Social Work and Family Law and Head of Department for Social Work and Communities at Northumbria University and a qualified barrister in the area of Family Law. Prior to being called to the bar in 2005 Kim practised as a social worker in the area of child protection for 20 years.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction: The origin of remote control practice. 2. The remote
control approach in the family courts: a dickensian misadventure? 3.
Mediation: the holy grail of reforms to working with complex families. 4.
Why parents matter: exploring the impact of instrumental approaches to
resolving complex situations. 5. Decision making and planning for children:
the need for a holistic assessment of the family and an understanding of
permanency planning. 6. Challenges for practice: dealing with complex
issues that increase risk for children within a family justice system. 7.
Findings from research: pre-proceedings practice. 8. Conclusion: What has
happened since the Family Justice Review: a brighter future for children
and their families?