The B.C. handbook for action on child abuse and neglect [electronic resource] / compiled by Ministry of Attorney General ... [et al.].
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TextPublication details: [Victoria] : Ministry for Children and Families, 2007Uniform titles: Inter-ministry child abuse handbook. Subject(s): Child abuse and neglect -- British Columbia -- Prevention | Child abuse and neglect -- Law and legislation -- British Columbia | Child abuse and neglect -- British Columbia -- Prevention | Children -- Services for -- British ColumbiaOnline resources: Full text Summary: This handbook is intended for service providers who work regularly with children and/or families. It summarizes the key principles, laws, and policies dealing with the abuse and neglect of children in British Columbia. Sections of the handbook cover the following: how to recognize child abuse and neglect; how to respond to disclosure of abuse or neglect from a child; how to report abuse and neglect, and how to intervene in such cases; how investigations are undertaken, and the possible role of service providers; the rules governing the sharing of information among service providers; the importance of collaboration among all those working with children and families; the services available to help children and families; how to promote child well-being and to prevent abuse and neglect; and how to advocate for children or make a complaint about service.
"This version replaces the 1988 Inter-ministry child abuse handbook"--Introd.
2003 edition available on the Internet.
This handbook is intended for service providers who work regularly with children and/or families. It summarizes the key principles, laws, and policies dealing with the abuse and neglect of children in British Columbia. Sections of the handbook cover the following: how to recognize child abuse and neglect; how to respond to disclosure of abuse or neglect from a child; how to report abuse and neglect, and how to intervene in such cases; how investigations are undertaken, and the possible role of service providers; the rules governing the sharing of information among service providers; the importance of collaboration among all those working with children and families; the services available to help children and families; how to promote child well-being and to prevent abuse and neglect; and how to advocate for children or make a complaint about service.
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