This book presents new research responding to parental misuse of drugs and alcohol and its effect on children and the family unit. The use of motivational interviewing in child and family settings provides challenges for social workers dealing with these complex issues.
Many child abuse prevention programs have targeted factors within the family, such as parenting skills. This book describes the next wave of prevention: the promotion of safer, healthier childrearing environments in entire communities. The contributors are leading authorities wh…
While the notion of young people as individuals worthy or capable of having rights is of relatively recent origin, over the past several decades there has been a substantial increase in both social and political commitment to children's rights as well as a tendency to grant youn…
Understanding how children's minds form in the context of early caregiving relationships is critical to understanding child maltreatment and its consequences for longer term care. The author takes the most pressing problems facing child welfare practitioners today and uses moder…
"This book has been updated to take account of the rapid changes in child protection practices since the previous edition. In the United Kingdom, for instance, legal changes related to high profile cases such as the Victoria Climbie case which resulted in the Laming Report in 20…
Publisher description: Teenaged girls must confront an increasing array of pressures in modern society. As a consequence, physical and mental problems such as eating disorders and depression are on an alarming rise in this population. This valuable and ground-breaking book, edit…
Professional practice is at the heart of youth work training but integrating the theory learned in class with the reality of placements can sometimes require extra support. This comprehensive textbook is designed to help students working with young people become competent and et…
"This book provides a framework for culturally competent practice in child maltreatment cases. It offers vital knowledge and tools to help professionals from any background play a more positive, effective role in the lives of diverse children and families." "Authoritative and co…
