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1. From protection to concern: child protection careers without apologies.

Author

Thorpe, David and Bilson, Andy

Subjects
*CHILD research, *CHILD welfare, *CHILDREN'S rights, *PUBLIC welfare
Abstract

This article provides evidence from a study of the careers of children in an English local authority from the point of the child protection investigation with a follow up of one year. The study demonstrates the way that for the vast majority welfare needs are ignored in the process of investigation and identifies the need to refocus investigations. The authors suggests criteria that can be used to provide a clearer focus on whether to investigate a referral. Copyright © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
1998
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2. The Government has seriously miscalculated the cost of green homes.

Author

Thorpe, David

Subjects
*CARBON dioxide mitigation, *HOME remodeling, *THERMAL insulation, *ENVIRONMENTAL policy, *COST effectiveness, *ECONOMICS
Abstract

The author opines regarding carbon dioxide mitigation that can be achieved via home renovation, while debunking certain literature on the cost effectiveness of such efforts. Great Britain's New Green Deal is discussed and conflicting estimates in home renovation costs mentioned by the government and Retrofit for the Future director Neil Morgan are noted. The author discusses methods for assessing thermal insulation and research needs regarding moisture and heat transfer in homes.

Published
2010

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