Children and young people at risk:
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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Thirroul, N.S.W. Spinney Press ©2011
Series:Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) v. 323
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Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
Chapter 1 -- Understanding child abuse and neglect; Chapter 2 -- Child protection; Exploring issues -- worksheets and activities; Index
Many Australian children and young people are at significant risk of abuse and neglect. The reported prevalence of child maltreatment (neglect, and physical, emotional and sexual abuse) is at alarming levels. Vulnerable families require intensive support from an overburdened system struggling to respond to mandatory reporting requirements. When is a child in need of protection and when do 'abusive and neglectful behaviours' become 'abuse' and 'neglect'? There is a range of factors that expose children and young people to greater risk of disadvantage, including family stressors like financial s
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (60 pages)
ISBN:1921507349
192150739X
9781921507342
9781921507397

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