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The Welfare of Children
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According to the United Nations latest data, the United States has more children living in poverty than any other industrialized nation in the world. More than a fifth of all children grow up in poverty. The poverty rates for AfricanAmerican and Latino children often exceeds 40 percent. Furthermore, the United Statesa country that once pioneered strategies to prevent child abuse and that now spends more money fighting child abuse than any other industrialized countryalso has the highest rate of child abuse in the industrialized world.Against this background, Duncan Lindsey, a leading authority on child welfare, takes a critical look at the current welfare system. He traces the transformation of child welfare into child protective services, arguing that the current focus on abuse has produced a system that is designed to protect children from physical and sexual abuse and therefore functions as a last resort for only the worst and most dramatic cases in child welfare. In a close analysis of the process of investigating child abuse, Linsey finds that there is no evidence that the transformation into protective services has reduced child abuse fatalities or provided a safter environment for children. He makes a compelling argument for the criminal justice system to assume responsibility for the problem of child abuse in order for the child welfare system to be able to adequately address the wellbeing of a much larger number of children now growing up in poverty.This new edition of The Welfare of Children takes into account a major legislative change since the publication of the first edition: the welfare reform legislation of 1996. This legislation has fundamentally altered the public child welfare system as broadly understood, and Lindsey thoroughly examines its implications on policy and practice, refuting the claim that welfare reform has actually reduced child poverty. The Welfare of Children, 2nd Edition is a compassionate blueprint for the comprehensive reform of the current child welfare system to one that administers to the economic security of the larger number of disadvantaged and impoverished children. Concrete policy proposals such as a Child s Future Security account, similar to the Social Security program for older citizens, will spark serious debate on a major public policy issue facing our society.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Welfare of Children'? A: 'The Welfare of Children' critically examines the current child welfare system in the United States, emphasizing the transformation of child welfare into child protective services and the implications of this shift on child abuse and poverty.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Duncan Lindsey, a recognized authority in the field of child welfare.
- Q: How does the book address child poverty? A: The book highlights that the United States has a high rate of child poverty, particularly among African-American and Latino children, and argues for reforms in the welfare system to better address the needs of impoverished children.
- Q: What legislative changes does the second edition discuss? A: The second edition discusses the welfare reform legislation of 1996 and its significant impact on the public child welfare system, analyzing claims about its effectiveness in reducing child poverty.
- Q: What are some proposed solutions mentioned in the book? A: Lindsey proposes several policy solutions, including the establishment of a Child's Future Security account, which would function similarly to the Social Security program for older citizens.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Welfare of Children' consists of 472 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young adults? A: Yes, 'The Welfare of Children' is categorized under Teen & Young Adult, making it suitable for readers in that age group.
- Q: When was the second edition of the book published? A: The second edition of 'The Welfare of Children' was published on November 6, 2003.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being offered? A: The book is in new condition.