David Derbyshire Author

Brigid Daniel is Professor of Social Work at the University of Stirling, UK. She is the co-author of numerous books on child care and protection including Child Neglect, co-edited with Julie Taylor, and Child Development for Child Care and Protection Workers, 2nd edition, co-authored with Sally Wassell and Robbie Gilligan, both published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Julie Taylor is Head of Strategy and Development (Abuse in High Risk Families), NSPCC, and Professor at the University of Edinburgh, UK. She has written extensively on child care and protection. Jane Scott currently works freelance on several research and development projects, including the new Multi-Agency Resource Service (MARS) in Scotland, which aims to support practitioners and managers from all organisations working with vulnerable children and families. David Derbyshire is Head of Performance Improvement and Consultancy, Action for Children. Deanna Neilson is Group Manager Children's Services, Action for Children.