Looked After Children

Caroline Ball, Barrister, taught child law and criminal justice at the University of East Anglia, UK. Her books include Law for Social Workers and Young Offenders: Law Policy and Practice.

Introduction
 1. Overview of Legislation, Guidance and Key Research
 2. Accommodation Under Section 20
 3. Other Routes to 'Looked After' Status
 4. Local Authorities' Responsibilities Towards Looked After Children
 5. The Voice of the Looked After Child and the Role of the Family
 6. The Acommodation of Looked After Children
 7. Reviews
 8. Looked After Children's Transition to Adulthood
 Useful Website
 Glossary
 Bibliography
 Index.