Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents iii
3. Acknowledgements iv
4. Introduction 1
5. Models and metaphors: the theoretical framework 7
6. Policy communities and provider networks in child protection 23
7. Knowledge and networks 39
8. Accountability, agencies and professions 51
9. Power and politics in the NHS 65
10. Reluctant partners: the experience of health and social care collaboration 77
11. A system within a system: the role of the Area Child Protection Committee 93
12. Agents of change? The role of the designated and named health professionals 109
13. Sleeping partners: GPs and child protection 125
14. Health visitors and child protection 139
15. ‘Healthy’ networks? NHS professionals in the child protection front line 153
16. Conclusion 169
17. References 185
18. Index 209