Chapter
Why a book on witchcraft labelling?
Media reporting of witchcraft labelling
Part 1 (Chapters 1–7) Narrative and analyses
Part 2 (Chapters 8–10) Implications for practice
Terminology and key concepts
Beliefs affecting behaviour
Part 1 Narrative and analyses
3 Misunderstandings: the beginning of the worst
6 You don’t belong here, go home
Part 2 Implications for practice
8 Theoretical reflections
Policy, practice guidance and law
Working Together to Safeguard Children (2015)
Safeguarding Children from Abuse Linked to a Belief in Spirit Possession (2007)
The Children Act 1989
Section 17 – Children in Need
Section 17 – Children in Need
Section 41, Schedule 8 – Privately fostered children
Section 44 – Emergency Protection Order (EPO)
Section 47 – Child Protection Enquiry
Human Rights Act 1998 and United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child
Stigma and labelling theory
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
Social work professional requirements
Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF)
HCPC standards of proficiency
Knowledge and skills statement
Social work values and code of ethics
9 Frameworks for recognition and response
Framework for teaching and learning about witchcraft labelling
Framework for assessing labelled children and their families
Framework for engaging with labelled children and families
What should social workers do when a child, their family or friends believe they possess witchcraft?
10 Lessons learnt and conclusion
Parents, parenting, family and friends
The role of faith organisations and church leaders
School teachers/education authorities
Defining witchcraft labelling
Appendix 1: Witchcraft Labelling Assessment Framework (WLAF)
Appendix 2: List of relevant voluntary and independent organisations
Appendix 3: Checklist for faith groups, churches and members
The W Word
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