Supporting Vulnerable Babies and Young Children

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<p>The diverse challenges that clinicians and children's workers tasked with safeguarding babies and young children face are complex, and this unique book looks at effective, practice-based and evidence-informed approaches to working across a wide range of issues.<br><br>It outlines relevant theory and good practice, gathering case examples from around the world to illustrate what interventions look like in direct practice. Leading contributors address a wide range of challenges, including babies and very young children who have a serious illness, have complex diagnoses, or have been exposed to violence or adversity in early childhood.<br><br>This is an essential guide for those who work to support and safeguard the welfare of babies and very young children, including professionals in health care, social work, mental health and child protection settings, as well as paediatricians, child psychologists and child psychiatrists.</p>

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<p>Dr Wendy Bunston has been working with children in recovery from family violence for over 25 years. She has won several awards including the Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards in 2006 and 2010 and is a member of the Australian Association of Infant Mental Health. She is based in Victoria, Australia.<br><br>Sarah J. Jones is a Mental Health Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Trainer and Supervisor. She has written for a number of publications. She is based in East Melbourne, Australia.</p>

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