This book addresses issues concerning five major categories of disadvantaged children, namely street children, children involved in trafficking, child labor, slum children, and children in institutional care, which apply to a large number of children around the world, including India. Compiling primary and secondary research-based evidences in addition to the first-hand experiences of the authors, it describes the link between social dynamics and the plight of disadvantaged children from both social and cultural perspectives. Each chapter includes examples and case studies to offer readers essential insights into the real-life situations of these children. At the end of each chapter, a number of evidence-based measures and models are proposed for agencies working to support disadvantaged children. Given its comprehensive coverage, the book is of interest to scholars, and government and non-government agencies involved in the welfare of disadvantaged children, funding agencies, and social science, medical and public health professionals.

Highlights the day-to-day suffering and challenges faced by disadvantaged children Assesses comprehensively how disadvantaged children's rights are violated Explores key issues concerning child labor, slums, and trafficking

Autorentext

Prof. Sibnath Deb, PhD & DSc, is full-time professor of the Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University (A Central University), India. Prof. Deb is also acting as Director (I/C), Directorate of Distance Education and Dean (I/C), School of Law, Pondicherry University. Prior to joining the Pondicherry University he was teaching in the University of Calcutta. In 1994, Prof. Deb did an intensive course on 'HIV/AIDS and Qualitative Research' from the University of Western Australia. During April 2009 to Aug. 2009, Prof. Deb visited the School of Public Health, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia as Visiting Faculty. Currently he is also Adjunct Professor of the School of Public Health and Social Work, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, Australia. During 2004-'08, he served the International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) as Councilor Member. In brief, he has got 27 years of teaching, research andadministrative experience and has produced 16 PhD's in addition to publishing more than 100 research articles/book chapters in the leading national and international journals. Prof. Deb has written six books and edited five books. His latest book titled 'Child Safety, Welfare and Well-being' has been published by Springer in 2016. Current areas of research interest of Prof. Deb include child safety, students' mental health, adolescent reproductive health, and applied social psychology (sibnath23@gmail.com).

Inhalt

Street Children: The Paradox of Untapped Human Resources.- Child Trafficking for Prostitution: The Exploitation of Poverty-stricken Situation.- Slum Children: Innocent Victims of the Social Reality.- Child Labour: A Global Challenge.- Children Under Institutional Care: Ensuring Quality Care and Safety.