Area Child Protection Committees

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Social scientists from the University of Wales-Swansea examine the multi-agency forums attended by senior managers that are the primary mechanism for collaborating to respond to child abuse. Since the early 1970s the British government has mandated such collaboration among agencies concerned with the health, welfare education, and protection of children. They consider such aspects as putting policy into practice, being a committee member, interagency procedures, and case reviews. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.