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We found it useful informative and with good references that will help thereader to look further if the need arises... we can recommend this handbook forprofessionals working in the field of child protection International Journalof Adolescent Medical HealthDrawing on theory research and clinical practice experience the contributorscover issues facing social workers. They provide a view of child neglect whichmoves beyond the current child welfare focus on parental omissions in care.Organized in question and answer format topics covered include engaging withthe client initial assessments for factors such as neglect and physical andsexual abuse how to assess the family interventions with various differentemphases and safeguarding the social workers wellbeing legally physicallyand mentally. «