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    Child sexual abuse knowledge and practice hub

  • Relationship-based conversations: practice scenario videos

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  • Listen to me!

    Theory-based, research-minded and trauma-informed direct work practice

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    Working with parents of looked-after children

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    Kinship care: quick guide

Research

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    Neglect: lessons from research

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    Addressing loneliness and social isolation: lessons from research

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    Cultural competence: lessons from research

Case law

  • Swansea Crown Court

    Response to parent’s application to discharge a care order: GM v Camarthenshire County Council & LLM [2018]

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    Deprivation of liberty involving children: Re A-F (Children) [2018] EWHC 138 (Fam) and Re A-F (Children) (No.2) [2018] EWHC 2129 (Fam)

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    Out-of-area placements: guide to the law

Outside resources

  • Wales: resources for practitioners

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    Medical conditions A-Z

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    Mental health problems directory

Legislation

  • Children and Social Work Act 2017

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    Children Act 1989

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    Care Act 2014

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