#11587. Pitfalls, Paradox and Perplexity

August 2026publication date
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Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health;
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Abstract:
The original research presented in this issue of Child Abuse Review explores some of the pitfalls, paradoxes and perplexity of working in child protection. We draw on work from Australia, France, the UK and USA covering issues ranging from abusive head trauma (AHT) in infants through to the criminal exploitation of young people. Working in child protection is never going to be easy, but these papers highlight some of the very real and complex challenges facing practitioners. They also suggest ways of navigating some of these difficulties. The papers in this issue deserve careful, reflective reading. In all of these areas, as with so many issues in child protection, partnership working is crucial: between different professional groups, and between professionals and parents. This perhaps brings us back to the concept of authoritative practice – for professionals to act with confidence and competence, keeping the childs needs central while being empathetic to the views and perspectives of the family, and having the humility to work in partnership with others, recognising both our strengths and limitations in the face of the many pitfalls, paradoxes and perplexities of child protection practice.
Keywords:
Child Abuse; child protection practice; childs needs; authoritative practice

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