Recurrent Care Proceedings:Part 4: the emergence of child protection as a public health issue: how would a more prevention-oriented approach alter the provision of services and the family-professional relationship?

Shaw, Mike and Kershaw, Sophie and Broadhurst, Karen and Harwin, Judith and Alrouh, Bachar and Mason, Claire (2014) Recurrent Care Proceedings:Part 4: the emergence of child protection as a public health issue: how would a more prevention-oriented approach alter the provision of services and the family-professional relationship? Family Law, 44 (12). pp. 1705-1708. ISSN 0014-7281

Abstract

This, the last in a series of articles discussing new research into families with children removed in successive care proceedings, considers the need for a public health approach so that families with mental health, substance abuse and other problems receive early intervention to reduce the risk of child abuse and neglect occurring. Examines the barriers to a more therapeutic family-professional relationship. Assesses the value of the model of family support at the Family Drug and Alcohol Court.