1st Edition

Child Abuse and Protection Contemporary issues in research, policy and practice

By Julia Davidson, Antonia Bifulco Copyright 2019
258 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

258 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

258 Pages 11 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

Literature in the child abuse and child protection arena has tended to adopt either a practice or legal perspective. Drawing on their expertise as researchers and leaders in their field, Julia Davison and Antonia Bifulco offer a comprehensive and cohesive book on child abuse and child protection, drawing on both criminological and psychological perspectives on all forms of child maltreatment and... Read more

1. Introduction to child abuse

2. Safeguarding children internationally 

3. Health and psychological consequences of abuse

4. Abuse and children’s services in the UK 

5. Child victims in criminal justice systems 

6. The digital world, online abuse and child safety 

7. Conclusion and key messages 

References 

Index

Biography

Julia Davidson is Professor of Criminology at the University of East London and Honorary Professor at the Centre for Abuse and Trauma Studies, Middlesex University, UK.

Antonia Bifulco is Professor of Lifespan Psychology and Head of the Department of Psychology at Middlesex University, UK. She is Director for the Centre for Abuse and Trauma Studies at Middlesex University.

"This is a very interesting book and a useful source of reference for students and practitioners alike. It provides a very contemporary overview on a number of subjects of interest within the field of Child Abuse and Protection. It is encouraging to see that the importance of listening to children, is maintained throughout."

- Emma Twigg, Stage 1 Tutor and Placement Co-ordinator, Department of Education and Childhood, University of Derby