Child protection decision-making
1996; Wiley; Volume: 5; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1002/(sici)1099-0852(199605)5
ISSN1099-0852
Autores Tópico(s)Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
ResumoChild Abuse ReviewVolume 5, Issue 2 p. 91-102 Child protection decision-making Nancy Kelly, Corresponding Author Nancy Kelly School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK. Tel: 0484 422288, Ext. 2572. Fax: 0484 472794.School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK. Tel: 0484 422288, Ext. 2572. Fax: 0484 472794.Search for more papers by this authorJudith Milner, Judith Milner School of Human and Health Sciences, University of HuddersfieldSearch for more papers by this author Nancy Kelly, Corresponding Author Nancy Kelly School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK. Tel: 0484 422288, Ext. 2572. Fax: 0484 472794.School of Human and Health Sciences, University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, UK. Tel: 0484 422288, Ext. 2572. Fax: 0484 472794.Search for more papers by this authorJudith Milner, Judith Milner School of Human and Health Sciences, University of HuddersfieldSearch for more papers by this author First published: May 1996 https://doi.org/10.1002/(SICI)1099-0852(199605)5:2 3.0.CO;2-CCitations: 21AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract The effects of interagency collaboration on risk assessment in child protection practice were analysed in respect of the decision-making processes in child death inquiries. Universal features in the assessment of risk as identified in psychological literature were applied; in particular, the concepts of 'groupthink', the 'certainty effect' and 'group polarization'. It is suggested that case conference decisions are inherently more risky than those taken by professionals with individual responsibility because of the way in which cases are framed in terms of losses. References Adcock, M., White, A. and Hollows, A. (1991). Child Protection: A Training and Resource Pack for Work under the Children Act 1989. National Childrens Bureau, London. Google Scholar Central Statistical Office (1994). Social Focus on Children. HMSO, London. Google Scholar DHSS (1974). Report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Care and Supervision in Relation to Maria Colwell. HMSO, London. Google Scholar DHSS (1975). Report of the Committee of Inquiry into the Family of John George Auckland. HMSO, London. Google Scholar DoH (1992). 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