{"title":"Julia Davidson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJulia Davidson\u003c\/strong\u003e explores critical issues at the intersection of child welfare and contemporary society, offering insightful analysis on topics such as child abuse and digital safety. Her work navigates the complexities of protecting children in evolving environments, including emerging technologies like the metaverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in education and current affairs, Davidson's books provide thoughtful perspectives on policy, safeguarding, and the challenges faced by the youngest members of society in a rapidly changing world. Readers seeking nuanced discussions on these subjects will find her work both informative and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"child-abuse-and-protection-by-antonia-bifulco-9781138209985","title":"Child Abuse and Protection","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiterature in the child abuse and child protection arena has tended to adopt either a practice or legal perspective. Drawing on their expertise as researchers and leaders in their field, Julia Davison and Antonia Bifulco offer a comprehensive and cohesive book on child abuse and child protection, drawing on both criminological and psychological perspectives on all forms of child maltreatment and child protection practice together with impacts on the victims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChild Abuse and Protection\u003c\/em\u003e considers a range of areas, from definitions of child abuse and discussions of its prevalence, to an examination of the experiences of children in care, to international perspectives on children within the criminal justice system, to the emergence of online child abuse and the increasing awareness of historical abuse. Each chapter draws together key elements in the field, including prevalence and definition, different disciplinary approaches; different practice challenges; international impacts; and technological issues. Brief case studies throughout the book reflect the voice or experience of the child, ensuring that the focus remains on the child at the centre of the abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBalancing coverage of theory and research and considering implications for practice and policy, this book will appeal to a range of disciplines, including criminology, psychology, psychiatry, social work and law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605218771180,"sku":"9781138209985","price":447.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138209985-child-abuse-and-protection.jpg?v=1778126816"},{"product_id":"virtual-reality-risks-for-children-in-the-metaverse-by-julia-davidson-9781009620154","title":"Virtual Reality Risks for Children in the Metaverse","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Element explores online harms experienced by children in the metaverse and considers the implications through a criminological lens. Drawing on research from the VIRRAC project, funded by REPHRAIN, it includes insights from industry experts, practitioners, and young people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Element examines how criminological theories help us understand children's experiences online, while highlighting gaps in knowledge, resources, and training among professionals responsible for safeguarding against online harms, particularly child sexual exploitation and abuse in metaverse spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt explores complexities faced by those trying to detect, prevent, and respond to online harms in immersive environments, revealing the challenges of professional practice in this field. By amplifying children's voices, the Element offers critical findings on their needs for support and safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCombining research and practical perspectives, it informs future policy and interventions to better protect vulnerable children in virtual reality platforms. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934415077612,"sku":"9781009620154","price":229.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781009620154-virtual-reality-risks-for-children-in-the-metaverse.jpg?v=1783917547"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/julia-davidson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}