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Journal of Social Work Practice
Psychotherapeutic Approaches in Health, Welfare and the Community
Volume 25, 2011 - Issue 4: Defences and Defensiveness
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Original Articles

The complexities of caring for child protection workers: the contexts of practice and supervision

Pages 413-432 | Published online: 24 Nov 2011

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