Over the last few years, an exponential growth of policy focused on children and young people has emerged. Covering theory and research to actual practice through the use of case studies and real-world examples for good practice and further research, the focus of this book will be the intersection of law, policy implementation, and social work in child and family protection. An invaluable resource for practitioners and academics across the field of social welfare, particularly for those embarking on or already involved in, child and family assessment.