Topic: Strength-based approaches in safeguarding and child protection practice – Where does resilience theory and practice fit in? Kris Fernandes and Sarah Wilkins, University of Brighton
Resources: You can download Sarah’s slides and Kris’ slides.
Session summary: Kris Fernandes and Sarah Wilkins presented some of the theories and current thinking around using strength-based rather than risk-based child protection models of practice. Kris discussed how a particular model is used within health in a London community health trust and Sarah talked about her recent work with foster carers locally using the Resilience Therapy framework.
Biography: Kris is a Lecturer at the University of Brighton School of Nursing and Midwifery teaching mainly child protection and child health. Her most recent nursing/health visiting practice is within safeguarding and liaison work in London. Sarah is a Social Work Practice Manager, teaching child protection, safeguarding and well being within the School of Education at the University of Brighton, and practices locally within the Fostering Service.
This session took place on Wednesday 9 May 2012.
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