The Children Act 1989 - Mary Ryan

A new and revised version of this popular, practical guide to The Children Act 1989. This book offers a unique, unified examination of the legal framework contained in the Act, regulations and guidance, good social work and legal practice, relevant research and recent case law. - Mary Ryan explores the sections of the Act which relate to: - - ? service provision by local authorities - ? children and families - ? care supervision proceedings - ? child protection issues - ? the powers and duties of local authorities - - In doing so, she draws upon her wide experience of training social workers, lawyers and other child care professionals, providing an advice and advocacy service for families, and involvement with the development of the legislation itself. - - This Second Edition includes important case decisions, results of research that has monitored the implementation of the act, and a discussion of these findings.