Safeguarding

Safeguarding is a very important topic in social work and a very popular choice! Safeguarding service users and even the way social workers are safeguarded are interesting subjects to explore. We have got a few recommendations below which may help you:

Example safeguarding dissertation topic 1:

The impact of multi-agency working on safeguarding children. A literature and practice-based review

This dissertation examines factors such as an increased understanding of professional roles, communication, coherent service and tension reduction, and how these impact on professionals in multi-agency working practice. It does so by illustrating challenges and benefits through both literature and the conducting of primary research through interviews with existing practitioners. Through this multi-method research approach this study examines the outcomes for children when different professionals from different agencies work with them and highlights how distinct knowledge, skills and values of social work is compatible within a multi-agency working approach.

Suggested initial topic reading:

• Burnett., R. and Appleton, C. (2004) ‘Joined-up services to tackle youth crime’, British Journal of Criminology, Vol. 44(1), pp.34-54.
• Frost, N. and Lloyd, A. (2006) ‘Implementing multi-disciplinary teamwork in the new child welfare policy environment’, Journal of Integrated Care, Vol. 14(2), pp. 11-17.