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This valuable textbook for advanced students and practitioners helps readers cultivate a deeper knowledge and critical understanding of the contexts in which practice with children and young people takes place and to develop as critical reflective practitioners. This new edition is substantially updated to reflect the changes in the field since the publication of the first edition. It contains additional chapters discussing new and emerging topics including: key theoretical perspectives for critical practice the politics of child protection working with grieving children the impact of devolution on policy and practice with children and young people. Giving equal attention to practice with both children and young people, this book will be essential both for students and for practitioners in fields such as social work, education, health care and related fields.

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`This new edition is an enormously valuable resource for students and practitioners who want an up-to-date, expert and wide-ranging exploration of the changing policy and professional contexts that shape work with children and young people'. Robert MacDonald, University of Huddersfield 'A marvellous resource for students and practitioners - theoretically grounded, accessible and rich in practical and contemporary examples of critical practice with children and young people. A very timely contribution and `must read'!' Wendy Sims-Schouten, University of Portsmouth `Looking at the intersections between policy, practice and theory, this book is a must-have for anyone working with children and young people, or those aiming to develop a career in this field through their studies.' Francesca Salvi, University of Portsmouth

`This new edition is an enormously valuable resource for students and practitioners who want an up-to-date, expert and wide-ranging exploration of the changing policy and professional contexts that shape work with children and young people’. Robert MacDonald, University of Huddersfield 'A marvellous resource for students and practitioners - theoretically grounded, accessible and rich in practical and contemporary examples of critical practice with children and young people. A very timely contribution and `must read’!' Wendy Sims-Schouten, University of Portsmouth `Looking at the intersections between policy, practice and theory, this book is a must-have for anyone working with children and young people, or those aiming to develop a career in this field through their studies.’ Francesca Salvi, University of Portsmouth

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Martin Robb is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Health, Wellbeing and Social Care at The Open University. Heather Montgomery is a Reader in the Anthropology of Childhood at The Open University. Rachel Thomson is a Professor of Childhood and Youth Studies at the University of Sussex.

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