The law plays a vital role in protecting vulnerable children, including those at risk of, or who are experiencing neglect. The criminal law can and should empower the public, the police, social workers and others to intervene early in order that families get the help they need to address child neglect. In the small number of cases where parents are not able or willing to care for their children, the state has a duty to intervene to protect children, as well as to punish those that abuse them. Here, the law plays a crucial role and should demand swift action.
Published : 30th April 2012
Publisher : Action for Children [ More From This Publisher ]
Rights : Action for Children
This resource is not currently associated to any Issues
This resource is not currently associated to any Campaigns
Have Your Say
Members are able discuss this resource in the BASW Member Forum. Please login to allow this feature.
Continuous Professional Development
Members are able to add an entry to their CPD record here. Please login to allow this feature.
