CC Live: Domestic violence and child protection 'not on same planet'

Thu, 15 May 2008 14:02:00 GMT

Domestic violence and child protection services "operate on different planets" despite the strong correlation between cases of each, a leading academic told Community Care Live yesterday.

Children’s services

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:42:00 GMT

Lord Laming’s inquiry into the death of Victoria Climbie led to an overhaul of children’s services in the form of the Every Child Matters green paper, published in 2003, and the Children Act 2004.

Social worker Irena Sendler tells of her Schindler-style mercy mission in Warsaw ghetto

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:29:00 GMT

Polish social worker Irena Sendler worked in child protection of a rather special kind during World War Two. Derren Hayes reports

Children Act 2004

Tue, 13 May 2008 09:29:00 GMT

The centrepiece of the government’s legislation for protecting children is the Children Act 2004.

Child Protection

Mon, 12 May 2008 15:15:00 GMT

Expert guide on child protection This article features key information about child protection and child abuse including child protection services, child abuse cases, child protection policy, child protection training and child protection procedures. It includes information about child protection legislation including the Children Act 1989 and the Children Act 2004 Key sections within this article focus on major child abuse cases in the UK which have led to major reforms of child protection procedures. These cases include the murder of Victoria Climbie and the Soham tragedy involving Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells. Latest child protection vacancies http://www.communitycare.co.uk/jobs/search/rss.xml?sortby=Datecat47=4573cat177=177

Nottingham City Council vindicated over adoption of disabled girl

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:02:00 GMT

Judges have thrown out a mother’s claim that she was denied a fair hearing before her disabled daughter was put up for adoption.

Number of Asbos issued drops by a third

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:04:00 GMT

Other stories in today's papers include: Paedophile escapes jail for abusing girl, 11, after judge says 'she welcomed sex'

News round up: Number of Asbos issued drops by a third

Fri, 09 May 2008 09:03:00 GMT

Other stories in today's papers include: Paedophile escapes jail for abusing girl, 11, after judge says 'she welcomed sex'

Volunteers' contribution to health and social services

Wed, 07 May 2008 16:05:00 GMT

Baroness Neuberger's report on volunteering in health and social care services offers a potential step change in how best to unlock the positive energy that volunteers can bring to our public services.

Sector alarmed by hike in care proceedings fees

Wed, 07 May 2008 13:16:00 GMT

The Children’s Commissioners for England and Wales have expressed fears that a massive increase in court fees for care proceedings could put vulnerable children at risk.

Judges slam East Sussex's 'disgraceful' conduct in adoption case

Fri, 02 May 2008 15:25:00 GMT

East Sussex Council has defended itself against criticisms by senior judges that it rushed through an adoption to prevent a challenge by the child’s father.

The big interview: Scottish runaways champion

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:20:00 GMT

A study in 2003 discovered that one in nine Scottish children ran away before their 16th birthday. The statistic prompted the Scottish executive to fund a new refuge for young runaways.

Jersey: Second arrest in abuse investigation

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:34:00 GMT

A 68 year-old-man has been arrested in Jersey in connection with the police investigation into historical child abuse.

MPs dismiss Hemming's forced adoption claims

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:44:00 GMT

Claims by MP John Hemming that there is a "massive social experiment in forced adoption" in the UK have been rejected in parliament.

Faith groups find social workers 'hard to reach'

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:21:00 GMT

Faith groups seen as hard to reach by child protection workers believe it is the professionals who are elusive.

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