Child protection

Permanence panel: part one

This mock Adoption and Permanence Panel considers the case of nine month old Douglas who is being considered for adoption. All characters are fictional although the facts of the case are drawn from real cases.

Published on February 11, 2012 | 25 minutes | 5173 words | Iriss

Permanence panel: part two

The panel considers the view of the mother and her extended family on the future care of Douglas. His current foster parent is invited to join the meeting and we hear assessment from the medical and legal advisers, to the panel.

Published on February 11, 2012 | 23 minutes | 4741 words | Iriss

Understanding child trafficking and the challenges for practice

Recent work undertaken in Glasgow focused on the issue of child trafficking. Drawing on three reports, he highlights learning about the incidence in child trafficking among the population of 500 unaccompanied children referred to Glasgow social work.

Published on January 15, 2012 | 12 minutes | 2350 words | Iriss

Child protection and disabled children: lessons from a scoping study

Recorded Scottish Child Care and Protection Network. Contemporary issues in child protection seminar.

Published on April 4, 2011 | 6 minutes | 1273 words | Iriss