The Children Act 1989 states that a child's race and culture must be considered in planning social work intervention. However, there are no guidelines on how social workers should address the particular needs of Black children, or indeed what these needs are likely to be. Nick Banks suggests ways in which social workers and carers can better understand and meet the identity needs of Black children.
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