1st Edition

The Sexual Abuse of Adolescent Girls Social Workers' Child Protection Practice

By Stewart Kirk Copyright 1999
285 Pages
by Routledge

285 Pages
by Routledge

285 Pages
by Routledge

First published in 1999, this volume examines the ‘meanings’ specific child protection cases involving the familial sexual abuse of adolescent girls hold for social workers. This is achieved through a qualitative analysis of a series of interviews with social workers regarding current or recent cases. The analysis reveals various influences on social workers’ practice: the organisation and... Read more

1. Introduction. 2. Methodology. 3. Procedure and Organisation. 4. Practice and the Actions of Other Agencies. 5. The Girl and Practice. 6. The Girls’ Families and Practice. 7. The Worker and Practice. 8. Conclusion.

Biography

Stewart Kirk