1st Edition

The Children Act 1989 Putting it into Practice

By Mary Ryan Copyright 1999
268 Pages
by Routledge

270 Pages
by Routledge

268 Pages
by Routledge

First published in 1999, this book provides a practical guide to those parts of the Children Act 1989 that relate to the provision of services by local authorities to children and families, dealing in particular with the powers and duties of local authorities in such circumstances, care and supervision proceedings and child protection issues. It combines a discussion of the legal framework of... Read more

1. Setting the Scene. 2. Some General Legal Principles and the Forum for Cases. 3. Family Support Services. 4. Child Protection Procedures. 5. Emergencies and Assessments. 6. Proceedings for Care and Supervision Orders. 7. Contact. 8. Planning for Children. 9. Placement.

Biography

Mary Ryan