The interdisciplinary approach to child law is the cornerstone of good practice and decision making. It is also increasingly important in the wake of the Children Act 2004, which emphasises comprehensive safeguarding and integrated services. But finding the requisite sources of information can be a daunting process for the busy practitioner. Edited by Liz Goldthorpe, Chair of the Association of Lawyers for Children, and with contributions from leading practitioners in various specialist fields, this reader friendly volume brings together for the first time the key sources of good practice for all those involved in children's cases. Each chapter directs the reader to key themes and issues within specialist areas of practice, with a list of material essential to each subject area and references to further reading. This indispensable guide is ideal for practitioners at all levels, helping to improve skills, assist in critically evaluating the work of others in safeguarding children and providing a sound foundation for effective case preparation, representation, and presentation of cases in court.