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(the authors) have fashioned a book that is informed and informative, theoretically wise and practically useful. Readers will value Child Development for Child Care and Protection Workers for the wisdom that it brings and the guidance that it offers. And armed with the knowledge so neatly wrapped up in the pages of this very sensible book, the reflective practitioner will be well-placed to make young lives that much better'

- from the Foreword by Professor David Howe, Professor of Social Work, University of East Anglia, UK

Itia Derelopment for Chid Care and Protection Warhers is a classic test for students and practitioners in the child care and protection field that summarises important turera hinking on child development and applies it directly to practice.

The book covers key issues such as resilience and vulnerability and the impact af porective or alrerse environments. Different sages af develapment (infancy, school ge and adolessence: are discused, and attachment theory is used to offer insights îto lie impact of alue and neglert on develapment. A key feature is the inclusion ofcase sudies and activities to allow the reader to improve their understanding and reflect on good practice. This second edition is fully revised to reflect current policy and practice inclading a focus on multi-disciplinary warking, and contains updated practice examples to take into account contemporary issues affecting children and youre Teaple

Tris bonk econurages practitioners to consider each child as an individual with unique circumssances and links heory and practice in an imaginative and sympathetic may. it will be essential reading for all child care and protection warkers.

Brigid Daniel is Professor of Social Work at the University of Stirling. She is the co-author of numerous books on child care and protection including The Early Years, The School Years, and Adolescence, co-authored with Sally Wassell; Engaging with Fathers, co-authored with Julie Taylor; and Child Neglect, co-edited with Julie Taylor, all published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Sally Wassell is an independent consultant and trainer in child care, an associate lecturer at Dundee University, and author of several books on child care and protection. Robbie Gilligan is Professor of Social Work and Social Policy at Trinity College Dublin and associate director of the Children's Research Centre. He has written extensively on child care and foster care.

1. Introduction: Framework for Understanding Child

Development

2. Developing Relationships

3. Parenting and Care-giving

4. Resilience and Vulnerability

5. Protective Factors and Adversity

6. Early Years

8. Adolescence

9. Conclusions: Stress and Support in the Lives of Children Facing Adversity