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In the previous chapter, we talked about protecting children and we discussed the types and theories of child abuse. In this chapter, we will consider the various alternatives open to a child who is being ‘looked after’ by a local authority.
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© 2001 Matthew Colton, Robert Sanders and Margaret Williams
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Colton, M., Sanders, R., Williams, M. (2001). Looking after children. In: An introduction to working with children. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-91274-2_6
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