Professional Practice in Child Protection and the Child's Right to Participate (Hardcover)

Combines an interest in developing knowledge-based professionalism in social work with the rights of the child. Establishes a clearer connection between rights and professional practice according to Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. Extrapolates how rights-based practice is sought to be achieved in the course of Child Protection Practice. Provides a comprehensive answer to the challenge of implementing Article12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child through policy and legislation.