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VIII. I servizi per la tutela dei minori: evoluzioni e mutamenti

2010, Autonomie locali e servizi sociali

Abstract

Abstract Child protection services are changing deeply, in relation to the macro changes taking place both in the welfare policies and in the position of the juvenile and family court towards families and child protection matters. The article will outline the evolution of these services in Italy and the influence that those changes have on the organizational structure and, therefore, on the meaning given to the role of social service working with families and children. Special attention will be given to risks and potentials of services managed by local authorities. Keywords Child Protection Services, Child Abuse, Local Child Welfare, Juvenile Court, Children Rights.