The Reform of Child Care Law: A Practical Guide to the Children Act 1989 / Edition 1

by John Eekelaar

Overview

Children Act 1989 introduced the most radical changes to child care law for a generation. Eekelaar and Dingwall provide a concise, practical guide to the legislation for all professionals practising in this area.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415017367
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/03/1990
Series:	Practical Guide to the Children ACT 1989
Pages:	168
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

John Eekelaar, Robert Dingwall

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The historical background; Chapter 2 A new framework for private law: parental responsibility and children’s rights; Chapter 3 A new framework for public law: local authorities and the courts; Chapter 4 The organizational context of child protection practice; Chapter 5 The powers and duties of local authorities: family support and preventive action; Chapter 6 The acquisition of compulsory powers: first steps; Chapter 7 Grounds for bringing care or supervision proceedings; Chapter 8 Preparing a case; Chapter 9 Presenting a case; Chapter 10 The outcome of care proceedings;

Editorial Reviews

‘Concise and readable, The Reform of Child Care Law is a useful introduction to the practicalities of the Act.' - David Dale, Times Higher Education Supplement

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