Editorial perspective: Treatment of complex maltreatment - beyond the NICE guideline? Manuals, muddles or modules (original) (raw)

Recent policy developments underscore the importance of enhancing professional knowledge and skills in addressing child maltreatment. The updated NICE guideline (2017) offers evidence-based recommendations for recognizing and responding to child abuse and neglect, emphasizing intervention strategies and support for children and their families. This editorial discusses the strengths of the NICE guidelines, noting their utility in outlining multi-faceted, evidence-based approaches to intervention. It advocates for specialized training tailored to practitioners' needs, highlighting the necessity of effective implementation to ensure that evidence-based practices are integrated into regular work with children and families.