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Early Childhood Care and Education and Equality of Opportunity - Theoretical and Empirical Perspectives on Social Challenges... Early Childhood Care and Education and Equality of Opportunity - Theoretical and Empirical Perspectives on Social Challenges (Paperback, 2013 ed.)
Kaspar Burger
R2,062 Discovery Miles 20 620 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Early childhood care and education has become a subject of increasing public interest in a great number of countries and among several international organizations and foundations. This book focuses on key issues in early childhood care and education, adding pedagogical, historical, and sociological perspectives to a body of research in education that has neglected important questions to date. The studies presented focus on effects of early childhood care and education on children, on the importance of family background for child development, on the use of institutional services among different families, on the history of such services in France and in the United States of America, and on the way in which children acquire competences both in early childhood care and education institutions and in a family context.

Social Work on Trial - The Colwell Inquiry and the State of Welfare (Paperback): Ian Butler, Mark Drakeford Social Work on Trial - The Colwell Inquiry and the State of Welfare (Paperback)
Ian Butler, Mark Drakeford
R1,530 Discovery Miles 15 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The public inquiry that followed the death of Maria Colwell had profound implications for the developing profession and practice of social work in the UK. This book describes the politics, professional concerns and public interest - both local and national - that surrounded the inquiry and its aftermath, and shows how the concerns of this landmark child abuse case have still failed to find a satisfactory resolution today. Social work, then and now, remains 'on trial'.

Coping with Crisis and Handicap (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1981): Aubrey Milunsky Coping with Crisis and Handicap (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1981)
Aubrey Milunsky
R1,546 Discovery Miles 15 460 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

For over 20 years I have accepted the challenge and had the privilege of caring for sick children, agonizing with their parents during periods of serious illness, which were sometimes fatal. Because of my particular interest in and concern about birth defects and genetic disease, many of these children had severe disabling handicaps, which were often genetic and included mental retardation. Hence care of these children and their families was often complicated by the presence of serious or profound genetic defects. The initial realization of the nature of the disorder invariably led to emotional . difficulties and inevitably later spawned chronic distress. For some children inexorable deterioration led to untimely deaths, while the parents agonized over their handi capped, chronically ill, or defective-but nevertheless loved---"

Exploring Concepts of Child Well-Being - Implications for Children's Services (Paperback): Nick Axford Exploring Concepts of Child Well-Being - Implications for Children's Services (Paperback)
Nick Axford
R1,545 Discovery Miles 15 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Policy reforms to children's services in the UK and elsewhere encourage a greater focus on outcomes defined in terms of child well-being. Yet for this to happen, we need not only a better understanding of what child well-being is and how services can improve it, but also the ability to measure child well-being in order to evaluate success. This book investigates the main approaches to conceptualising child well-being, applies them to the child population using household survey and agency audit data, then considers the implications for children's services. The author: provides a clear conceptual understanding of five perspectives on well-being: need, rights, poverty, quality of life and social exclusion demonstrates the value of each perspective charts levels of child well-being in an inner-London community, including violated rights and social exclusion sets out the features that children's services must have if they are to improve child well-being defined in these terms This book should be read by everyone involved in developing, implementing and evaluating children's services, including researchers, policy makers and practitioners.

What Works in Reducing Inequalities in Child Health? (Paperback, Second Edition): Helen Roberts What Works in Reducing Inequalities in Child Health? (Paperback, Second Edition)
Helen Roberts
R1,235 Discovery Miles 12 350 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The UK has a deservedly strong reputation for work on understanding social inequalities in health, but there is some way to go in using research and other types of knowledge to reduce inequalities in child health. This revised and updated edition of an important report looks at macro public policy interventions, community interventions, and individual level interventions in a variety of settings, including infancy, early years, childhood, adolescence, and particular needs including looked after children. It considers 'what works' - or might work - in practice. There are new case studies, updated research references, and new reference to cost effectiveness - all relevant for doing the right thing in a climate of austerity. Drawing on evidence from the UK and beyond, the book presents these in an accessible form, not just for those who make decisions now, but also for the students of today who are the decision makers of tomorrow. The book is supported by a companion website, containing additional materials for both students and lecturers, which is available from the link above.

Raised by the Church - Growing up in New York City's Catholic Orphanages (Hardcover): Edward Rohs, Judith Estrine Raised by the Church - Growing up in New York City's Catholic Orphanages (Hardcover)
Edward Rohs, Judith Estrine
R1,029 Discovery Miles 10 290 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A remarkable piece of American history that tells, through the story of one bright, mischievous orphan, the history of the Catholic orphanage system in New York in the nineteenth and twentieth century.
In 1946 Edward Rohs was left by his unwed parents at the Angel Guardian Home to be raised by the Sisters of Mercy. The Sisters hoped that the parents would one day return for him. In time they married and had other children, but Ed's parents never came back for him. And they never signed the legal papers so he could be adopted by another family.
Raised by the Churchchronicles the extraordinary life of Ed Rohs, a bright, mischievous boy who was raised in five institutions of the Catholic orphanage system in postwar Brooklyn, New York, from infancy in 1946 until he was discharged as an adult in 1965.
Rohs was one of thousands of children taken in by Catholic institutions during the tumultuous post-WWII years: out-of-wedlock infants, children whose fathers had been killed in the war, and children of parents in crisis. Ed gives a brief history of each institution before describing that world--the Sisters and Brothers who raised him, the food, his companions, and the Catholic community that provided social and emotional support.
When Ed finally leaves the institution after nineteen years he has a difficult time adjusting. He slowly assimilates into "normal" life and determinedly rises above his origins, achieving an advanced degree and career success, working for years in child welfare and as volunteer strength coach for the Fordham University basketball team. He hides his upbringing out of shame and fear of others' pity. But as he begins to reflect on his own story and to talk to the people who raised him, Ed begins to see a larger story intertwined with his own.
With original research based on interviews with clergymen and nuns, archival data from the New York Archdiocese, and government records, Raised by the Church tells the social history of an era when hundreds of thousands of baby boomers passed through the orphanage system. Through the story of oneman, this book gives us a much-needed historical perspective on an American society that understood and acknowledged the community's need for a safe haven.

Probation and Social Work on Trial - Violent Offenders and Child Abusers (Paperback): W. Fitzgibbon Probation and Social Work on Trial - Violent Offenders and Child Abusers (Paperback)
W. Fitzgibbon
R1,496 Discovery Miles 14 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Baby Peter and Dano Sonnex incidents were high profile cases in which two key public services, namely child protection and probation, both failed in their tasks of protection of the victims and the public. In this book the author graphically describes media and political reactions and then proceeds to analyze the common problems both social work and probation practice face under conditions of economic recession and drastic reductions in funding. This new paperback version comes with a foreword from Shadd Maruna, Professor of Justice and Human Development and Director of the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Queen's University, Belfast, UK.

How to Reach Hard to Reach Children - Improving Access, Participation and Outcomes (Paperback): KA Pomerantz How to Reach Hard to Reach Children - Improving Access, Participation and Outcomes (Paperback)
KA Pomerantz
R1,477 Discovery Miles 14 770 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"How to Reach 'Hard to Reach' Children" addresses core underlying difficulties affecting children and young people in the community and in schools, relating to underachievement, disengagement and school avoidance. It explores the consequences of school exclusion and the practices that can enhance the inclusion of pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs. The book offers new and creative approaches to promoting multi-agency teamwork in relation to working with looked after children, refugees and asylum seekers and those with challenging behaviour and autism, and their families.

Its contribution is timely now that the government's new agenda 'Every Child Matters' is becoming a reality. Written by experts who have worked for many years with children and young people in an educational context, the book highlights the views of children, young people and their families. It gives a powerful insight as to how the government's five outcomes "can" be realised by children who are hard to see, hard to find, hard to engage, hard to manage, hard to change or retain within systems set up to help and educate them.

The emphasis throughout the book is of multidisciplinary teamwork, collaboration and the validation of children's views. It will show professionals how they can work most effectively for the benefit of children and young people, who are among the most vulnerable in our Society.

Protecting Powers - Emergency Intervention for Childrens Protection (Paperback): J. Masson Protecting Powers - Emergency Intervention for Childrens Protection (Paperback)
J. Masson
R1,474 Discovery Miles 14 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The book is based on two research projects on emergency intervention, which were carried out by the author and her colleagues. The studies provide the basis for the three themes in the book: Inter-agency Working; Perceptions of Safety; and Placement and Resource Issues. The combination of quantitative and qualitative research allows a detailed picture of practice that goes beyond an account of what happens, to explore the perceptions, understandings and experiences of the practitioners who make these decisions, as social workers, police officers magistrates' legal advisers or magistrates, and of the lawyers who advise social workers and parents.

The book provides a critical account of current practice in emergency child protection, it identifies good practice and make proposals for reform.

Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Ellen Notbohm Ten Things Your Student with Autism Wishes You Knew (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Ellen Notbohm
R449 R421 Discovery Miles 4 210 Save R28 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this exciting companion to the beloved classic Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew, the voice of an autistic child describes for teachers, in the classroom and in the larger community, how to understand thinking patterns common in autism, how to shape an environment conducive to their learning style and communicate with autistic children in functional, meaningful ways. It's the game plan every educator, parent, or family member needs to make the most of every "teaching moment" wherein both child and adult are teachers and learners. A Foreword Indies Award finalist and winner of an iParenting Media Award.

Globesity, Food Marketing and Family Lifestyles (Paperback, 1st ed. 2011): Stephen Kline Globesity, Food Marketing and Family Lifestyles (Paperback, 1st ed. 2011)
Stephen Kline
R1,521 Discovery Miles 15 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book examines the public controversies surrounding lifestyle risks in the consumer society. Comparing news coverage of the 'globesity' pandemic in Britain and the USA, it illustrates the way moral panic brought children's food marketing to the centre of the policy debates about consumer lifestyles.

Indicators of Children's Well-Being - Understanding Their Role, Usage and Policy Influence (Paperback, Softcover reprint... Indicators of Children's Well-Being - Understanding Their Role, Usage and Policy Influence (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006)
Asher Ben-Arieh, Robert M. Goerge
R2,853 Discovery Miles 28 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

ROBERT C. GRANGER William T. Grant Foundation During the past 10 years or so, a number of researchers, policymakers, and prac- tioners have made important progress on the identi?cation and use of indicators of children's well-being. The United States federal government, via the Department of Health and Human Services and the National Institutes of Health, as well as such private funders as the Annie E. Casey Foundation, have supported many of these efforts. During this time, the William T. Grant Foundation, who was not a primary funder of such activities, was nevertheless one of the many institutions bene?ting from the work. Fortunately, Asher Ben-Arieh, Larry Aber, and Bob Goerge persuaded us to support a working conference on how to assess the effects of indicator usage on policiesandprograms.Thisvolumeistheresultoftheirtalentsandtheclearthinking of many of their colleagues. It is my pleasure to introduce the volume with a few thoughts about its contributions and the questions that remain.

Social Work with Children and Families - Developing Advanced Practice (Paperback, New): Penelope Welbourne Social Work with Children and Families - Developing Advanced Practice (Paperback, New)
Penelope Welbourne
R1,769 Discovery Miles 17 690 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

There is an increasing emphasis on post-qualifying training for social workers, especially in the complex and demanding area of working with children and families. This essential textbook is especially designed for practitioners studying at this level.

Accessible and thorough, the text focuses on a mixture of conceptual and organisational topics, skills, law, policy and key practice issues. It includes chapters on:

  • Social work values and ethics
  • Risk, uncertainty and accountability
  • Direct work with children and young people
  • Promoting security and stability
  • Working with reluctant service users
  • Assessment of parenting
  • Working with poverty, drugs and alcohol
  • Going to court and the legal framework
  • Children and young people going home
  • Supporting others in their professional development.

Using case studies and activities to link research, theory and practice, Social Work with Children and Families takes a wider look at the role and tasks of an experienced social work practitioner, and the skills and knowledge needed to develop professionally from this point.

Children's Rights and Sustainable Development - Interpreting the UNCRC for Future Generations (Paperback): Claire... Children's Rights and Sustainable Development - Interpreting the UNCRC for Future Generations (Paperback)
Claire Fenton-Glynn
R958 Discovery Miles 9 580 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Children often fare the worst when communities face social and environmental changes. The quality of food, water, affection and education that children receive can have major impacts on their subsequent lives and their potential to become engaged and productive citizens. At the same time, children often lack both a private and public voice, and are powerless against government and private decision-making. In taking a child rights-based approach to sustainable development, this volume defines and identifies children as the subjects of development, and explores how their rights can be respected, protected and promoted while also ensuring the economic, social and environmental sustainability of our planet.

After-School Centers and Youth Development - Case Studies of Success and Failure (Hardcover): Barton J. Hirsch, Nancy L.... After-School Centers and Youth Development - Case Studies of Success and Failure (Hardcover)
Barton J. Hirsch, Nancy L. Deutsch, David L. DuBois
R2,225 Discovery Miles 22 250 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book examines after-school programs in light of their explosive growth in recent years. In the rush to mount programs, there is a danger of promoting weak ones of little value and failing to implement strong ones adequately. But what is quality and how can it be achieved? This book presents findings from an intensive study of three after-school centers that differed dramatically in quality. Drawing from 233 site visits, the authors examine how - and why - young people thrive in good programs and suffer in weak ones. The book features engaging, in-depth case studies of each of the three centers and of six youths, two from each center. Written in a highly accessible style for academics, youth workers, after-school program leaders and policy makers, the study breaks new ground in highlighting the importance of factors such as collective mentoring, synergies among different programs and activities, and organizational culture and practices.

Social work and child welfare politics - Through Nordic lenses (Paperback, New): Hannele Forsberg, Teppo Kroeger Social work and child welfare politics - Through Nordic lenses (Paperback, New)
Hannele Forsberg, Teppo Kroeger
R1,526 Discovery Miles 15 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Children and families are at the heart of social work all over the world, but, until now Nordic perspectives have been rare in the body of English-language child welfare literature. Is there something that makes child welfare ideas and practices that are in use in the Nordic countries characteristically 'Nordic'? If so, what kinds of challenges do the current globalization trends pose for Nordic child welfare practices, especially for social work with children and families? Covering a broad range of child welfare issues, this edited collection provides examples of Nordic approaches to child welfare, looking at differences between Nordic states as well as the similarities. It considers, and critically examines, the particular features of the Nordic welfare model - including universal social care services that are available to all citizens and family policies that promote equality and individuality - as a resource for social work with children and families. Drawing on contemporary research and debates from different Nordic countries, the book examines how social work and child welfare politics are produced and challenged as both global and local ideas and practices. "Social work and child welfare politics" is aimed at academics and researchers in social work, childhood studies, children's policy and social policy, as well as social work practitioners, policy makers and service providers, all over the world who are interested in Nordic experiences of providing care and welfare for families with children.

Legal Issues in Child Abuse and Neglect Practice (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition): John E. B Myers Legal Issues in Child Abuse and Neglect Practice (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
John E. B Myers
R5,701 Discovery Miles 57 010 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This expanded and updated edition of Legal Issues in Child Abuse and Neglect Practice will familiarize professionals from medicine, nursing, psychology, social work, and related disciplines with the innumerable legal implications in their day-to-day work. Offering a state-of-the-art exploration of the role that law can play in cases of child maltreatment, this edition closes the communication gap between legal and helping professionals that sometimes reduces efficacy and cooperation in achieving the common goal of improving the lives of victimized children. This new edition continues to provide vital information to non-lawyers regarding how the legal system works in child maltreatment cases. John E. B. Myers discusses the prevalence and effects of child maltreatment, and he outlines the child protection system with clarity. Other areas covered include the investigation and reporting laws, issues of confidentiality and disclosure, expert testimony, cross examination and impeachment, and the liability of professionals. Legal Issues in Child Abuse and Neglect Practice is a must-read for mental health and legal professionals, health care providers, educators, and child advocates. Advanced clinical and legal students as well as academics and researchers will also find this material essential.

Pediatric Ethics: Theory and Practice (Paperback, 1st ed. 2022): Nico Nortje, Johan C. Bester Pediatric Ethics: Theory and Practice (Paperback, 1st ed. 2022)
Nico Nortje, Johan C. Bester
R1,331 Discovery Miles 13 310 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This book assists health care providers to understand the specific interplay of the roles and relationships currently forming the debates in pediatric clinical ethics. It builds on the fact that, unlike adult medical ethics, pediatric ethics begins within an acutely and powerfully experienced dynamic of patient-family-state-physician relationship. The book provides a unique perspective as it interacts with established approaches as well as recent developments in pediatric ethics theory, and then explores these developments further through cases. The book first focuses on setting the stage by introducing a theoretical framework and elaborating how pediatric ethics differ from non-pediatric ethics. It approaches different theoretical frameworks in a critical manner drawing on their strengths and weaknesses. It helps the reader in developing an ability to engage in ethical reasoning and moral deliberation in order to focus on the wellbeing of the child as the main participant in the ethical deliberation, as well as to be able to identify the child's moral claims. The second section of the book focuses on the practical application of these theoretical frameworks and discusses specific areas pertaining to decision-making. These are: the critically ill child, new and enduring ethical controversies, and social justice at large, the latter of which includes looking at the child's place in society, access to healthcare, social determinants of health, and vaccinations. With the dynamic changes and challenges pediatric care faces across the globe, as well as the changing face of new technologies, no professional working in the field of pediatrics can afford not to take due note of this resource.

Implementing restorative justice in children's residential care (Paperback, New): Carol Hayden, Dennis Gough Implementing restorative justice in children's residential care (Paperback, New)
Carol Hayden, Dennis Gough
R1,118 Discovery Miles 11 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Restorative justice (RJ) and restorative approaches (RAs) are becoming increasingly valued as a way of responding to a wide range of conflicts, including problem and offending behaviours. The growth in the use of RJ and RAs has been described as a 'global social movement' that sets out to repair harm, reduce conflict and harmonise civil society. This report takes a close look at the implementation of an RJ approach in the challenging environment of children's residential care homes. It will appeal to people who are interested in the use of RJ, particularly its use with children and young people, as well as those interested in problem and offending behaviours in relation to children in care.

The Routledge Handbook of Global Child Welfare (Paperback): Pat Dolan, Nick Frost The Routledge Handbook of Global Child Welfare (Paperback)
Pat Dolan, Nick Frost
R1,580 Discovery Miles 15 800 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In the context of the increasing global movement of people and a growing evidence base for differing outcomes in child welfare, Routledge Handbook of Global Child Welfare provides a compelling account of child welfare, grounded in the latest theory, policy and practice. Drawing on eminent international expertise, the book offers a coherent and comprehensive overview of the policies, systems and practices that can deliver the best outcomes for children. It considers the challenges faced by children globally, and the difference families, services and professionals can make. This ambitious and far-reaching handbook is essential reading for everyone working to make the world a better and safer place for children.

Managing Children in Disasters - Planning for Their Unique Needs (Hardcover): Jane A Bullock, George Haddow, Damon P. Coppola Managing Children in Disasters - Planning for Their Unique Needs (Hardcover)
Jane A Bullock, George Haddow, Damon P. Coppola
R4,503 Discovery Miles 45 030 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

..".is a welcome addition to the growing body of literature in an area that has sorely needed it. The authors cite the latest studies and best practices on the subject, referencing the current list of resources available from leading children advocacy organizations. The result offers an invaluable resource on the challenges of providing for the needs of children during crises and natural hazard events." --Mark K. Shriver, Chairman of the National Commission on Children in Disasters and Senior Vice President of Save the Children's U.S. Programs Each year, disasters such as house fires, car accidents, tsunamis, earthquakes, and hurricanes impact hundreds of thousands of children. Child victims can suffer disproportionately and the physical and psychological damage sustained can far outweigh the same effects in adults, often requiring years of therapy. Sadly, emergency planners to date have largely failed to adequately recognize and accommodate the particular requirements of children in times of disaster. Highlighting the infrastructure that supports children in a safe and secure community, Managing Children in Disasters begins by identifying the special needs of children, including physical security, emotional stability, family unity, and ongoing education. It looks at how hazard mitigation actions can reduce the long term impact of a disaster on this infrastructure, and outlines the many steps that can be taken by parents, emergency managers, school officials, and child care providers to prepare for a future incident. The book reviews what agencies and organizations can do to ensure that children are protected and families remain intact. It examines evacuation plans and processes, emergency shelters, and the recovery and rebuilding process. The final chapter provides a list of resources in emergency planning, psychosocial recovery, training and education courses, technical assistance, and other organizations and examples of existin

Social Work with Children and Their Families - Pragmatic Foundations (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition): Christopher G. Petr Social Work with Children and Their Families - Pragmatic Foundations (Hardcover, 2nd Revised edition)
Christopher G. Petr
R2,230 Discovery Miles 22 300 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

1. -Integrates policy and practice, using eight pragmatic perspectives -Covers a breadth of knowledge not available from any other single text -Outlines contemporary reform efforts and best practices -Discusses organizational and financing issues and their implications for direct practice -Includes specific engagement and interviewing skills and case studies -Summarizes section content at the end of each chapter -Lists "Suggested Learning Activities" at the end of each unit

2. An extensively revised version of the first edition, this text focuses on the practical foundational knowledge required to practice social work effectively in the complex and fast-changing world of services to children and their families. The core organizing framework consists of eight pragmatic perspectives: combating adultcentrism, family-centered practice, the strengths perspective, respect for diversity and difference, the least restrictive alternative, ecological perspective, organization and financing, and achieving outcomes. Unlike most texts that focus either on direct practice or on policy, Petr's revised volume integrates current policy-including recent reform efforts-with "best practices." The student thus gains a deep appreciation for how direct social work practice is linked to, and even guided by, contemporary policy initiatives and the values that underscore those initiatives. Two new chapters are devoted specifically to the fields of child welfare and children's mental health, providing an overview of the laws, policies, practices, and terminology pertaining to each setting. The next eight chapters focus on each pragmatic perspective and its relevance to child welfare and children's mental health. The in-depth case studies that comprise the concluding two chapters illustrate how typical client situations can be successfully addressed within the context of the pragmatic perspectives. Packed with case studies, specific practice instruction, chapter summaries, and suggested learning activities, this book prepares students and practitioners to think and act professionally in ways that are consistent with current laws, values, policies, and reform efforts in the field. An extensively revised version of the first edition, this text helps students practice effectively in the complex and fast-changing world of services to children and their families. Using eight pragmatic perspectives--combating adultcentrism, family-centered practice, the strengths perspective, respect for diversity and difference, least restrictive alternative, ecological perspective, organization and financing, and achieving outcomes--as the organizing framework, the student learns how to think and act professionally in ways that are consistent with current laws, values, policies and reform efforts in the field. Special attention is given to the settings of child welfare and children's mental health.

Uprooted - The Shipment of Poor Children to Canada, 1867-1917 (Paperback, New): Roy Parker Uprooted - The Shipment of Poor Children to Canada, 1867-1917 (Paperback, New)
Roy Parker
R1,345 Discovery Miles 13 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

During the 50 years following Confederation in 1867, some 80,000 British children - many of them under the age of 10 - were shipped from Britain to Canada by Poor Law authorities and voluntary bodies. How did this come about? What were the motives and methods of the people involved in both countries? Why did it come to an end? What effects did it have on the children involved and what eventually became of them? These are the questions author Roy Parker explores in a meticulously researched work that brings together the economic, political, social, medical, legal, administrative, and religious aspects of the story in both Britain and Canada. He concludes with a moving review of evidence from more recent survivors of child migration, discussing the lifelong effects of their experiences with the help of modern psychological insights. His book, Uprooted, will capture and hold the interest of the academic, the practitioner, and the general reader, as well as the relatives and descendants -

The Wellbeing of Children in Care - A New Approach for Improving Developmental Outcomes (Paperback): Kwame Owusu-Bempah The Wellbeing of Children in Care - A New Approach for Improving Developmental Outcomes (Paperback)
Kwame Owusu-Bempah
R1,369 Discovery Miles 13 690 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Because of their previous damaging experiences, many children and young people enter the care system having already developed emotional problems or at a greater risk of developing them. However, in addition to this, research and experience consistently show that being in care is likely to aggravate or worsen developmental problems. Why does public care have these negative effects on children and what is needed to alleviate their problems?

This important book looks at how children in care can best be helped to attain desirable developmental outcomes. Owusu-Bempah introduces his notion of socio-genealogical connectedness to help explain why children in kinship care fare better than children in non-relative foster care. He argues, using recent empirical research as well as a wide range of literature from the adoption field and attachment theory, that knowledge about one s hereditary background is an essential factor in looked-after children s long-term adjustment to placement. As with all children, this knowledge forms the basis of their identity, self-worth, and general outlook.

An invaluable contribution to the area, this book offers promising routes to understanding better and working more effectively with virtually all families, irrespective of their cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. It will interest researchers and students of attachment theory, adoption and fostering, child development and children s mental health.

Contemporary fathering - Theory, policy and practice (Paperback, New): Brigid Featherstone Contemporary fathering - Theory, policy and practice (Paperback, New)
Brigid Featherstone
R1,069 Discovery Miles 10 690 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Since 1997, child welfare services have been faced with new demands to engage fathers or develop father-inclusive services. This book emerges from work by the author as a researcher and educator over many years on the issues posed by this agenda for child welfare practitioners in a variety of contexts. In locating fathers, fathering and fatherhood within a historical and social landscape, the book addresses issues seldom taken up in practice settings. It explores diversity and complexity in fathering in different disciplines such as psychoanalysis, sociology and psychology and analyses contemporary developments in social policies and welfare practices. The author employs a feminist perspective to highlight the opportunities and dangers in contemporary developments for those wishing to advance gender equity. A key strength of the book is its inter-disciplinary focus. It will be required reading for students, graduate and postgraduate, of social work, social policy, sociology and child and family studies. Academic researchers will also find the book invaluable because of its breadth of scholarship.

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