Children, Youth & Families
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Youth Bullying…
Youth bullying is not a normal part of childhood or youth development. Examining this aggressive behavior from a social work perspective, both in terms of youth who bully and those … Read more
Widening the Circle
Widening the Circle is about developing family leadership, cultural safety, and community partnerships to safeguard children, young people, and other family members. This volume describes family group conferencing and critically … Read more
The Ultimate Betrayal
In the United States, a woman is physically abused by her intimate partner every nine seconds. One-third of women in the global community have experienced sexual, physical, or emotional abuse … Read more
The Parent Effect
Adolescence is a difficult developmental period for parents and teenagers alike, a phase that sends many parents searching for information or psychological help. The Parent Effect: How Parenting Style Affects … Read more
The Children’s Bureau
This edited book on the Children’s Bureau and child welfare delineates legacies and highlights the ways that the Children’s Bureau has influenced modern-day child welfare practices. As a centennial marker … Read more
Social Work Practice in Child Welfare
Social Work Practice in Child Welfare: The Interactional Model integrates and illustrates practice theory and practice skills. It demonstrates how evidence-based practices can be integrated into a practice framework, consistent … Read more
School Social Workers
School social workers are the link between home, school, and community. This revised (2015) brochure explains the role of social workers as members of the educational team and highlights the … Read more
Risk and Resilience in Childhood, 2nd Edition
Literature is replete with stories of children who recover against impossible odds. No less dramatic are real-life accounts in social work case files. But why are some children so resilient … Read more