Children′s Rights in Practice

By Gary Walker and Phil Jones

Considering the rights of the child is now central to good multi-agency working, Children′s Right in Practice offers an explanation of the theoretical issues and the key policy developments that have impacted practice. It helps the reader to understand children′s rights in relation to their role in working with children and young people. Looking at education, health, social care and welfare, it bridges the gap between policy and practice for children from birth to 19 years.

Chapters cover:

the child′s right to playyouth justice and children′s rightsthe voice of the childethical dilemmas in different contextsinvolvement, participation and decision makingsafeguarding and child protectionsocial justice and exclusion

This book helps the reader understand what constitutes good practice, while considering the advantages and tension of working across disciplines.

Essential reading for students in Early Years, Early Childhood Studies and Childhood and Youth courses, it is relevant to professionals working across education, health and social work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849203806
• ISBN13: 9781849203807
• Release Date: April 2011
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.1" x 9.5"