This book would not have been written without the vision and passion of our late friend and
colleague, Kate Cavanagh. Kate identified the pressing need for a critically reflective and …

This paper explores risk assessment and management in relation to children and families
experiencing domestic violence; in particular, the communication and collaboration between …

Since 2000, the New South Wales (NSW) Government in Australia has pursued major child
welfare reforms. Responding to the 'crisis in child protection'and informed by a public health …

In their day-to-day practice, social work and human services practitioners frequently find
themselves in confusing ethical quandaries, trying to balance the numerous competing …

This chapter delivers an overview of child protection services in Australia and New Zealand.
Both nations' main concern primarily revolves around numerous reports of children at risk …

The purpose of this article is to apply Bowen family systems theory to work with families
involved in the child welfare system. An overview of family systems theory is provided, and …

How do workers around the world balance risk and support to ensure that their practice
meets the ever-changing needs of children and their families? Renowned authors Marie …

Family support services, an integral part of many welfare systems across the developed
world, have witnessed a growing demand for the use of relationship and strengths‐based …

Relationships are core to effective social work and provide the glue that binds diverse
aspects of practice. Relational practice has come under threat in an era of managerialism …

Introduction Contact is an important part of the out-of-home care system and for maintaining
birth family relationships, but little research has sought the parents' perspective. It is …