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Child Abuse and Social Work Practice
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Child Abuse and Social Work Practice

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January 2026 | 176 pages | Learning Matters
Are you a social work student looking to build your knowledge on child abuse? This is the book you need, offering contemporary insights into child abuse within the UK and beyond. It covers the evolution of child abuse concepts, legislative developments, and the role of power in abuse. Through case studies and activities, you will build critical thinking and reflection skills. Written in an accessible style, this book is essential for social work students, helping you understand and address child abuse effectively, including modern issues like online exploitation.
 
Chapter 1: The Global Challenge of Child Abuse
 
Chapter 2: Child Abuse and the UK Policy Context
 
Chapter 3: Forms of Child Abuse
 
Chapter 4: The Impact of Child Abuse
 
Chapter 5: Perpetrators of Child Abuse
 
Chapter 6: Revisiting Power and Power Frameworks
 
Chapter 7: Power-Informed Practice for Social Work
 
Chapter 8: Working with Child Victims of Abuse
 
Chapter 9: Working with Adult Victims-Survivors of Abuse

Samina Karim

Dr Samina Karim is an Associate Professor of Social Work and a UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, with experience of teaching social work at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the UK and overseas. Dr Karim is an international expert in the field of child protection and is currently leading on transforming social work education in Pakistan with UNICEF. Her research interests are in the areas of child abuse and child protection and the subject of power within social work theory and practice. More About Author

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