The landmark National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being (NSCAW) study represents the first effort to gather nationally representative data, based on first-hand reports, about the well-being of children and families who encounter the child welfare system. NSCAW's findings offer an unprecedented national source of data that describe the developmental status and functional characteristics of children who come to the attention of child protective services. Much more than a simple history of placements or length of stay in foster care, NSCAW data chart the trajectory of families across service pathways for a multi-dimensional view of their specific needs. The NSCAW survey is longitudinal, contains direct assessments and reports about each child from multiple sources, and is designed to address questions of relations among children's characteristics and experiences, their development, their pathways through the child welfare service system, their service needs, their service receipt, and, ultimately, their well-being over time.
The chapters in this rich synthesis of NSCAW data represent thoughtful and increasingly sophisticated approaches to the problems highlighted in the study and in child welfare research in general. The authors capitalize on the longitudinal, multidimensional data to capture the experiences of children and families from the time they are investigated by CPS though multiple follow-up points, and to consider the interdependent nature of the traditional child welfare outcomes of safety, permanence, and well-being. The topics covered not only are critical to child welfare practice and policy, but also are of compelling interest to other child service sectors such as health, mental health, education, and juvenile justice. The authors of chapters in this volume are esteemed researchers within psychology, social work, economics, and public health. Together they represent the future of child welfare research, showcasing the potential of NSCAW as a valuable resource to the research community and providing glimpses of how the data can be used to inform practice and policy.

This anthology will be appropriate for administrative ethics classes and professional thinking in public administration at both the masters and doctoral levels. It is a collection of administrative ethics articles published in journals of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) from 1941 (the earliest publication) through 1983 (the year that the first ASPA Code of Ethics was established). The articles are organized by themes of enduring importance to the field in order to provide graduate students with ready access to the classic works on ethics in public administration. Reading this collection will enhance student's knowledge and skills to think and act ethically and contribute to their ability to view current practices in light of traditional perspectives. The ASPA Classics volume serves to bridge the practice of public policy and administration with the empirical research base that has accrued and the models for practice that may be deduced from the research

This anthology will be appropriate for administrative ethics classes and professional thinking in public administration at both the masters and doctoral levels. It is a collection of administrative ethics articles published in journals of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) from 1941 (the earliest publication) through 1983 (the year that the first ASPA Code of Ethics was established). The articles are organized by themes of enduring importance to the field in order to provide graduate students with ready access to the classic works on ethics in public administration. Reading this collection will enhance student's knowledge and skills to think and act ethically and contribute to their ability to view current practices in light of traditional perspectives. The ASPA Classics volume serves to bridge the practice of public policy and administration with the empirical research base that has accrued and the models for practice that may be deduced from the research

The majority of people are not happy in their work. An arrogant boss, aggressive colleagues or angry customers often make work the prime cause of mental and emotional stress at home. The purpose of this book is to help address such difficulties and turn the workplace and working relationships into a more pleasurable, even enjoyable, experience. In her new book, Marie Bruce looks at the role of magick in the workplace with a view to turning everyday work into an enjoyable, fulfilling career. She doesn't expect readers to chant at their desks or spray colleagues with magick water! Her solutions are performed in the comfort and privacy of home. All you have to do is open the mind to the possibility that magick can work - for it to work!

Ideal for quick reference, this pocket-sized guide puts all the crucial information on caring for patients with dementia at your fingertips. Evidence-based and fully updated for this second edition, it includes all you need to know on: person-centred dementia care; dementia-friendly environments; working with families as partners; communication and managing behaviour; pain assessment; nutrition and medication; advanced care plans; and much more ... All health and social care professionals involved in the care of dementia patients will find this book a valuable resource, while it is an essential guide for students on placement in this area.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1918 Edition.

THIS 9 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Spiritual Reconstruction, by Mary Bruce Wallace. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564599701.

THIS 9 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Spiritual Reconstruction, by Mary Bruce Wallace. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564599701.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1919 Edition.

Insightful, Inspiring, & Instructive would appropriately describe this prolific and relatable writing by Donna Bruce. She has taken prayerful consideration finding relevant scriptures as she outlines her life story that both describe her trials, while illuminating her victories through Jesus Christ. Donna has tapped into the power of confession that will bring many to the saving grace of God through Jesus Christ. Her story brings to light personal struggles which many people are currently facing today, while providing biblically based solutions that will guide them toward a successful Christian life. I would recommend this book as a must read for any babe in Christ, regardless of their background and for anyone that has a heart for reaching the lost in this world at any cost. While soaking in the writer's life experiences you will find yourself captivated by the graphic depictions of real life on the streets and most of all the redemptive and unfailing power of God. Bishop Tony E. Medley, Sr. Senior Pastor Deliverance Temple Ministries

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1919 Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1918 Edition.