Social Work in Scotland- Now an Online Challenge!

A novel way of involving the public in appreciating the complexity of social work decisions

‘Protecting Children and Young People from Harm and Abuse - Recognition and Response’ by Rita Hannah Langton and Siobhan Maclean

Book Review by Valerie Jackson

A Charter for Children’s Rights Under the Family Law

by Charles Pragnell

Children are still treated as pawns or possessions.

The Danger of Neglecting Neglect

by Chris Durkin

The impact of long-term neglect is underestimated by social workers.

Wise Up On the World Wide Web

by Robert Fitzgerald

People looking after children in care need to be ahead of the game.

Vetting : From a Different Point of View

by Robert Shaw

The lessons about what works have been ignored.

The Art and Science of Child Protection

by Chris Durkin

Success demands negotiation, feelings, relationships and a knowledge base.

A Tear of Reflection…

by Claudia Megele

The need for the wider community to understand social work

Family Law: Dire Consequences for Children

by Charles Pragnell

In Praise of Facebook

by Dr Keith J. White

Restoring broken relationships

CAU! Want Help

Calling on children and young people to join the campaign

Baby P: The Lessons

by David Lane

What can social work learn from this case?

How Ideas Shape Child Protection Services

by Chris Durkin

Fundamental ideas are sometimes unspoken, but they channel our thinking.

The Damaging Effects of Child Protection Policies

by Professor Frank Furedi and Jennie Bristow

A new report spells out the dangers of a fearful risk-averse culture.

Power and Powerlessness

by Chris Durkin

The dangers of ignoring complexities if we are to meet children’s needs

Safe Space

by Dr Keith J. White

Using rituals to create safe relationships

Family Therapy and Family Life

by Valerie Jackson

The impact on victims of abuse where the family keeps it secret

Doctors in a Dilemma

by Charles Pragnell

Examinations need to be thorough before child abuse is alleged

Family Therapy is Not Out of Date

by Chris Durkin

Making the abuser accountable while working with the whole family

It wasn’t me.

Who would injure a child?

Children Abducted by the State for Adoption

by Charles Pragnell

Child protection interests and Government adoption policy have combined to take children from their parents.

Discipline

by Bill Stevenson

Described by the author as the disjointed rantings of a grumpy old git