his assessment is related to Learning Outcome#1: Identify and describe the ideologies in society that shape child abuse discourse including social constructions of children and childhood.
Describe which value position of child welfare policy you most align yourself with in the context of alternative positions, (laissez-faire, defence of birth family and parent rights, childrens rights and child liberation) and what personal knowledge, values and ideas have 1. Read Value Frameworks underpinning child welfare decision making from Chapter 2, pp41-44 in the prescribed textbook (Fernandez, E. & Delfabbro, P. 2021. Child protection and the care continuum : theoretical, empirical and practice insights, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, New York, NY : Routledge)
Make sure you understand the four value positions suggested by Harding (1991) – you may need to read beyond your text to understand the differences.
Reflect on your own broader knowledge and values that shape your ideas about children, families, human rights and the safety of children. You might want to use the critical reflection model to help you (What? So What? What now?)
