The Routledge Handbook of Global Child Welfare Routledge International Handbooks Series

In the context of the increasing global movement of people and a growing evidence base for differing outcomes in child welfare, Routledge Handbook of Global Child Welfare provides a compelling account of child welfare, grounded in the latest theory, policy and practice. Drawing on eminent international expertise, the book offers a coherent and comprehensive overview of the policies, systems and practices that can deliver the best outcomes for children. It considers the challenges faced by children globally, and the difference families, services and professionals can make. This ambitious and far-reaching handbook is essential reading for everyone working to make the world a better and safer place for children.

Introduction Part I: Historical and Theoretical Perspectives Introduction to Part I1. Children, Parents and the Family: 1500-19002. Child Welfare: History and Origins 3. Children and Childhood: Viewed Through Different Disciplinary Lenses Part II: Parenting, Resilience and Community Support Introduction to Part II 4. Community Development Approaches in Response to Neoliberalism: The Example of Eskasoni Mental Health Services, Canada 5. The Centrality of Community: Achieving Child and Youth Welfare 6. Universal Service Provision for Children and Young People: A Challenge for Policy Makers7. Child Welfare Practice in New Zealand: Challenges and Possibilities Part III: Family Support Introduction to Part III8. Promoting Children’s Welfare through Family Support 9. Contemporary Young Motherhood: Global Perspectives of Everyday Experiences 10. The Relevance of Youth Civic Engagement for Child Welfare: Lessons Learnt from Socialist and Post-Socialist Slovenia 11. Children’s Rights, Social Justice and Family Support: Developing Inclusive, Intersectional and Participatory Practice Part IV: Crime and Violence against Children Introduction to Part IV 12. Preventing Child Sexual Exploitation: Would an International Age of Consent to Sexual Activity Help Secure the Welfare of children? 13. Child Labour Exploitation: A Historical and Global Perspective 14. Child Welfare and Serbia on the Path Towards European Integration 15. The Impact of Intimate Partner Violence on Children: A Global and Developmental Analysis 16. The Impact of Exposure to Domestic Abuse on Children and Young People: Lessons from Research17. Comparing Child Protection Systems: Towards a Global Perspective Part V: Substitute Care Introduction to Part V18. Kinship Care for Children and Young People: International Perspectives 19. International Adoption: A Global Challenge 20. Residential Care for Children and Young People: Policy and Practice Challenges 21. Institutionalisation and the Commodification of Children: How to Ensure Children Regain their Right to Family Life Part VI: Promoting Positive Practice Introduction to Part VI 22. From Relationship-Based Practice in Child Welfare Services to Co-Production with Families 23. Multi-Disciplinary Work with Children and Young People: Process and Outcomes24.Youth Mentoring as a Form of Support for Children and Young People at Risk: Insights from Research and Practice 25. Activated Empathy in Child Welfare and Youth Development: A Case for Consideration26. The Use of Play Skills During Child Protection and Welfare Assessments: Building Relationships with Children to Explore Attachment Relationships 27. Conclusion,

Pat Dolan is joint founder and Director of the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre at the National University of Ireland, Galway. He holds the prestigious UNESCO Chair in Children, Youth and Civic Engagement, the first to be awarded in the Republic of Ireland.

Nick Frost is Professor of Social Work at Leeds Beckett University. A qualified and registered social worker, he has been an independent chair of two Local Safeguarding Children Boards in England. He has written widely in relation to child protection, children in care and family support.