Abstract
Chapter on findings of research on age disputes and the process of age assessment published as part of a book examining the problems faced by separated children from abroad (refugee, migrant or trafficked children), what their needs are, and how their needs should be met in order to ensure their effective safeguarding. It identifies gaps in services and demonstrates how these gaps can be addressed. Case studies and best practice points feature.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Safeguarding Children From Abroad |
| Subtitle of host publication | Alone in the UK |
| Editors | Emma Kelly, Farhat Bokhari |
| Publisher | Jessica Kingsley |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978 0 85700 559 5 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978 1 84905 157 6 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- children and young people
- Asylum
- Age disputes
- Age estimation
- UK
