The perspective of the child in child and youth welfare

Intergenerational relationships and their inherent power structures have become an object of public and scientific scrutiny. In recent decades, the increasing interest in the views of children and the mantle of meeting the daily challenges set forth by the Convention on the Rights of the Child has been taken up in the realm of children and youth services. As a result, acknowledging and understanding the perspective of the child in practice and research has become a core issue for advancing social work. The challenges and opportunities that arise from this fundamental task are the special issues main theme.