Forty Years of Research, Policy and Practice in Children's Services

Forty Years of Research, Policy and Practice in Children's Services
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 240
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ISBN-10 : 9780470014752
ISBN-13 : 047001475X
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Book Synopsis Forty Years of Research, Policy and Practice in Children's Services by : Nick Axford

Download or read book Forty Years of Research, Policy and Practice in Children's Services written by Nick Axford and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005-06-24 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Founded in 1963, Dartington Social Research Unit conducts scientific research into child development within the context of children?s services with a view to informing interventions for children in need. Originating from a festschrift to celebrate the work of Roger Bullock, one of Dartington?s first researchers and a Fellow of the Centre for Social Policy, this book from a prestigious author team examines developments in children?s services over the past forty years, providing a context for future policy making. Ten key areas are covered including foster care and family support, while two overview chapters explore ?40 years of Social Research? and ?Gaps in the Knowledge and Future Challenges?.


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