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Book Synopsis

Nurses, midwives and health visitors have a statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. In this clear and invaluable guide, Catherine Powell focuses on the practical aspects of safeguarding and how healthcare professionals should respond to safeguarding children concerns. 

Key features of the book include: 

â Setting out the roles and responsibilities of nurses, midwives and health visitors working in a range of settings, including those working primarily with adult clients 

â Realistic case scenarios of physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect, covering infants, toddlers, school-age children and adolescents 

â Explanations of inter-agency working and the roles of other key players such as children's social care, t

Table of Contents

Introduction to Second Edition

Principles for safeguarding and child protection practice
Prevention and early help in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Physical Abuse
Emotional abuse
Child sexual abuse
Child Sexual Exploitation
Neglect
Child death and serious case review
Messages for practice

Appendix
References
Index

Safeguarding and Child Protection for Nurses

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      Publisher Open University Press
      Published 16 November 2015
      ISBN-13 9780335262526
      978-0335262526
      ISBN-10 033526252X
      Also in:
      Midwifery Child welfare and youth services Social services and welfare, criminology

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Nurses, midwives and health visitors have a statutory duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. In this clear and invaluable guide, Catherine Powell focuses on the practical aspects of safeguarding and how healthcare professionals should respond to safeguarding children concerns. 

      Key features of the book include: 

      â Setting out the roles and responsibilities of nurses, midwives and health visitors working in a range of settings, including those working primarily with adult clients 

      â Realistic case scenarios of physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect, covering infants, toddlers, school-age children and adolescents 

      â Explanations of inter-agency working and the roles of other key players such as children's social care, t

      Table of Contents

      Introduction to Second Edition

      Principles for safeguarding and child protection practice
      Prevention and early help in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
      Physical Abuse
      Emotional abuse
      Child sexual abuse
      Child Sexual Exploitation
      Neglect
      Child death and serious case review
      Messages for practice

      Appendix
      References
      Index

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