Selçuk O.
The British Journal of Social Work, cilt.1, sa.1, ss.1-2, 2025 (Hakemli Dergi)
Özet
For the past half-century, “child rights” has been one of the most prominent topics within the international system. Child protection systems, in particular, have emerged as a key subject within this broader discourse. While each country possesses a unique child protection system, the existence of a universally accepted and effective framework is invaluable. Although the concept of child protection was historically perceived solely as the responsibility to protect children from harm, its current understanding extends far beyond this foundational, yet narrow, notion. Indeed, contemporary rights-centered discussions reveal that child protection encompasses deeper ethical and legal obligations, including the recognition of children as individuals, the amplification of their voices, and the safeguarding of their participation in decision-making processes that affect them.
Professional Practice in Child Protection and the Child’s Right to Participate centers on this modern perspective. Edited by Asgeir Falch-Eriksen and Karmen Toros, this book offers a comprehensive view of children’s freedom of expression, their right to be heard, and their effective participation, drawing upon both normative principles and field-based analyses. Drawing on contributions from diverse countries, the book provides both practitioners and researchers with an opportunity to re-evaluate the gap between recognizing “participation” as a right and its practical implementation.