Context and its significance in identifying 'what works' in child protection
Authors: Barton, A. and Welbourne, P.
Journal: Child Abuse Review
Volume: 14
Issue: 3
Pages: 177-194
ISSN: 0952-9136
DOI: 10.1002/car.892
Abstract:The repetitive nature of the underlying problems with child protection systems identified by many inquiries into child deaths suggests that the ability to transpose successful strategies from one area to another may be contingent on more than a 'technical' approach to best practice. Current policy responses to failing child protection systems are arguably based on an assumption that practices that work in one area may be applied in other areas without reference to the existing base for practice. Drawing on our own experiences in the field, we attempt to explore some methodological issues relevant to the evaluation of service provision and the dissemination of effective practice in interagency working. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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