Nigel Parton
Constructive social work: Towards a new practice
There has been increased international interest in the relevance of social theories associated with postmodernism, social constructionism and narrative approaches for social work. The central aim of... (more)
Understanding Children's Social Care: Politics, Policy and Practice
This is the first book to provide a comprehensive overview and critical analysis of children's social care in England following the introduction of Every Child Matters and the 2007 Children's plan.... (more)
Reforming Child Protection
Child protection is one of the high profile and challenging areas of social work, as well as one where childrens lives and family life are seen to be at stake. This book argues that there is a... (more)
Child Protection; Risk and the moral order
Drawing on original research, this book provides a major critique of contemporary child protection research, policy and practice. It challenges current attempts across the modern world to reorder... (more)
Child Sexual Abuse: Responding to the Experiences of Children
This text focuses on the importance of considering the experiences of children in responding to child sexual abuse. The contributors address these concerns whilst drawing on research, and legislative... (more)