Lorraine Fox Harding Knihy

Exploring the complex intersection of child care law and state intervention, this book delves into the contentious issues surrounding children's rights compared to adults. It raises critical questions about the state's role in protecting children, particularly in light of high-profile abuse cases that prompted significant legal reforms, including the 1989 Children Act. The text provides a thoughtful examination of the emotional and ethical dimensions of child protection policies and the ongoing debates that shape them.

Family, State and Social Policy brings together two important themes: the changing nature of the family; The book explores and clarifies the significance both of family change for policy, and of policy for families, outlining models that can be used in order to understand the state's approach and response to families.