International Aspects of Child Abuse and Neglect

by Dubowitz, Howard; Merrick, Joav

• ISBN13: 9781608767038
• ISBN10: 1608767035
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-08-30
• Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc

Summary

It is very clear that children in every country experience abuse and neglect. The descriptions of the child welfare systems in different countries in this book illustrate several common themes: the lack of clear definitions, ambiguous policies, laws not being implemented, limited data on the extent and nature of the problem, and inadequate resources for addressing child maltreatment. Challenges facing Argentina are remarkably familiar to someone in the United States. At the same time, there are also striking differences in approaches and resources. The field of child protection is relatively young; in many areas optimal policies and practice remain uncertain. The goal of this book is to promote dialogue across borders to learn from each other and advance this multifaceted field, and to better serve children and families. This book highlights some of the main themes evident in the descriptions of the different child welfare systems.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Child Protection System in Hong Kong

Child Protection: Scenario in India

Child Protection in Pakistan

Child Protection in the Philippines

Child Welfare in Egypt: Introducing a New, Rights-Based Approach to Protect Children

Child Protection in Israel

Child Protection in Lebanon -- Society & Strategy: More Than One?

The Arab Region & the United Nation Study on Violence: A Global Movement with Professionals Towards Protecting Children from Violence in the Middle East & North Africa Region

Child Protection Systems in Turkey

From Protected Object to Lawful Subject -- Practical Applications of the Belgian Model of Child Protection

Protecting Children form Abuse & Neglect in England

Child Protection in France

Child Protection in Norway: Challenges & Opportunities

Child Protection in Poland

Child Maltreatment in Russia

Child Welfare in the USA: In Theory & Practice

An Overview of the Child Welfare Systems in Canada

Child Maltreatment in Argentina

Child Protection in Brazil: Challenges & Opportunities

Child Abuse & Neglect in Mozambique

Child Protection in South Africa

Safeguarding Children: Child Protection Systems in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda

A Snap-Shot of Child Protection Systems in Australia

Index

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