Children’s Rights Policy and Practice
Children’s Rights Policy and Practice by John T. Pardeck, published by Psychology Press in 2006, offers a comprehensive examination of the legal, psychological, and sociological aspects of children’s rights. This edition, consisting of 276 pages, explores critical issues surrounding children’s welfare in various environments, including homes, schools, and foster care. The book addresses the fundamental human rights of children to be free from abuse and maltreatment while discussing the ethical dilemmas of balancing self-determination with the need for protection.
Readers will find an in-depth analysis of the causes of abuse and neglect, along with practical techniques for advocacy and therapy. The text covers the roles of child protective services and the juvenile justice system, as well as effective social policies aimed at safeguarding children. With over 100 pages of new and updated material, this edition includes discussions on recent legal rulings, case studies, and interventions for children in substitute care. It serves as a valuable resource for professionals in child welfare, law, education, and social work, providing extensive references and a glossary of influential legal rulings related to children’s rights.
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Get up-to-date information on children’s and parent’s rights
Children have a basic human right to be free of abuse and maltreatment. The late Dr. John Pardeck’s Children’s Rights: Policy and Practice, Second Edition comprehensively explores the latest legal, psychological, sociological, policy, and child advocacy issues dealing with children’s rights. Essential issues are clearly discussed involving children at home, in school, in foster care, and in residential facilities. This new edition of The Haworth Social Work Practice Press classic examines the practical and ethical issues inherent in balancing a child’s right to self-determination against the same child’s need to be protected.
Children’s Rights: Policy and Practice, Second Edition delves deep into the causes of abuse and neglect and offers help for families at risk. Techniques are presented for case and cause advocacy, as well as venues for family and individual therapy. Other discussions address the role and function of child protective services and the juvenile justice system, a review of effective social policy to protect and care for children, family health and children’s rights issues, and children’s rights in schools and day care facilities. This essential exploration includes extensive references and notes, a list of Web sites, and a comprehensive glossary of influential legal rulings focusing on children’s rights.
Children’s Rights: Policy and Practice, Second Edition includes over 100 pages of new and updated material on:
- new rulings of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) that have implications for children’s rights
- legal case studies
- an overview and analysis of the Leave No Child Behind Act
- children’s rights and school violence
- an expanded discussion on practice interventions focusing on various approaches for helping children adjust to substitute care
- an expanded examination on advocacy and children’s rights, with emphasis on legal case studies as a tool for enhancing the rights of children
Balancing theoretical considerations, solid information, and practical advice, Children’s Rights: Policy and Practice, Second Edition is an essential resource for child welfare workers, attorneys, educators, students, parents, and social workers.
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