CHILD PROTECTION BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

 

 

CHILD PROTECTION BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

Jo Cooling

 

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GENRE:  NonFiction

 

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BLURB:

 

In the beginning, a tragic event started me on my journey to a destination and my love for helping children of all ages and their families.

 

However, what I was not prepared for was that the people who assisted me and paved the way for my advancement in my chosen career in Child Protection were the same people who tried to bring me down.

 

This book will give you insight into what it is like to work in Child Protection. It will show you the difficulties and sometimes dangers workers face on a daily basis. Furthermore, the novel will also highlight the satisfaction you get when you can assist a child and their family through a traumatic event.

 

My career at Child Protection spanned nearly a decade, and during that time, I was bullied by management. I observed management bully other workers; I was also aware of workers consuming drugs, both outside work hours and during work hours.

 

This novel is a behind-the-scenes look at what really happens at Child Protection when the public is not watching or listening.

 

Child Protection is not an easy career path, but it can be a good job if you like long hours, have a thick skin, keep your head down, keep your mouth shut, and abide by everything that management wants you to do, even when you know it is wrong or unfair.

 

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Because this book contains content that is 18+ with various trigger warnings, we do not feel excerpts will be applicable. It discusses Jo’s time as a child protection worker and features substance abuse, sexual assault and various other triggering topics.

 

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Review: 

You hear the stories in the media all the time.  This book will pull your heart strings. Easy to follow and one that kept me glued.  

The Forgotten Heroes: Family Support Workers and Their Role in Child Protection

Child Protection is often viewed as a stand-alone service, but in reality, it functions within a broader ecosystem of support. Ensuring the ongoing safety and well-being of vulnerable children and families requires collaboration with numerous other services, each playing a vital role in addressing the complex and interconnected challenges families face.

These partnerships and collaborative efforts are the unsung backbone of Child Protection work, yet they are frequently undervalued or overlooked by the public. Many envision Child Protection as a singular entity, responsible for everything from crisis intervention to long-term case management. The truth, however, is that this work would be impossible without the dedicated contributions of a wide range of support services.

A Network of Critical Supports

Child Protection workers rely on the expertise and assistance of many allied professionals and services, including:

• Mental Health Services: Offering crucial interventions for parents and children dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns.
• Drug & Alcohol Services: Addressing substance misuse that can significantly impact parenting capacity and family stability.
• Domestic Violence Services: Providing safety planning, advocacy, and emergency support for families experiencing violence.
• Juvenile Justice: Supporting at-risk youth who may face systemic barriers to rehabilitation.
• Education Professionals: Identifying early signs of neglect or abuse and offering stability through learning environments.
• Family Support Workers: Offering hands-on support to families, teaching parenting skills, and ensuring basic needs are met.
• Hospitals and Healthcare Workers: Monitoring physical well-being and recognizing signs of abuse or neglect.
• Police and Sexual Abuse Services: Assisting in investigations and providing trauma-informed care to victims.
• Maternal and Child Health Nurses: Supporting families with newborns and young children, ensuring developmental milestones are met.

 

 

 

 

The Critical Role of Family Support Workers

Among these collaborators, Family Support Workers are often the unsung heroes of the Child Protection system. They are the ones who step into homes and lives during moments of great vulnerability. Their work is not glamorous, but it is vital. They help families navigate the practical and emotional challenges of parenting, providing hands-on guidance, emotional support, and essential resources.

Family Support Workers often build the bridges that connect families to other services, ensuring they access the help they need to overcome entrenched issues. Their role requires immense empathy, resilience, and a deep commitment to creating positive change for families and children.

Undervalued but Essential

Despite their importance, the contributions of Family Support Workers and other allied services are often overshadowed by the broader Child Protection system. This lack of recognition not only diminishes the value of their work but also creates unrealistic expectations of what Child Protection alone can achieve.

For Child Protection to truly succeed, the collaborative nature of this work must be acknowledged and celebrated. Each professional and service brings unique expertise and plays a critical role in safeguarding vulnerable children.

A Call to Action

It’s time to shine a light on the forgotten heroes in Child Protection. Recognizing and supporting the broader network of services, including Family Support Workers, is essential to creating a system that genuinely protects and empowers vulnerable families.

Together, we can create a culture that values collaboration and ensures no child or family falls through the cracks.

 

 

 

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

 

The life of Jo Cooling is like living in a theme park: one minute, it's like riding a roller coaster, baking cupcakes, cookies, and slices. With a kitchen covered with chocolate, flour, and cooking utensils. Also trying to develop new tastes and ideas for her growing baking business.

 

Sometimes, she feels like she travels through life in a Dodge 'em car. All the while, she works to complete two novels while caring for two Cavoodles, who believe their mother was placed on this earth purely to play with them 24 hours a day.

 

But no matter how out of control her life can be at times, eventually, she ends up sailing around on the Walt Disney teacup ride on top of the world. However, when she relaxes, the Cavoodles see this as an opportunity to snuggle on Mum's lap.

 

Jo's work career has been just as colorful as her current life. She has worked in horse and car racing, sold lingerie, designed websites, been a Personal Assistant, and worked as a Law Clerk.

 

Jo looks at life like a box of chocolates: each day unwraps a new layer, revealing unexpected flavors and textures.

 

CONNECT WITH Jo Cooling

 

WEBSITE: jocooling.com

 

INSTAGRAM: @jocoolingauthor

 

 

PURCHASE LINKS Child Protection Behind Closed Doors 

 

AMAZON.COM: https://amazon.com/dp/1779418698

 

AMAZON.AU: https://amazon.com.au/dp/1779418698

 

INDIGO CHAPTERS: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/child-protection-behind-closed-doors/9781779418692.html

 

BOOKTOPIA: https://www.booktopia.com.au/search.ep?keywords=9781779418692

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