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The Routledge International Handbook of Delinquency and Health
presents state-of-the-art research and theorizing on the
intersections between health, delinquency, and the juvenile justice
system. Organized into three parts-Theoretical and Empirical
Foundations; Behavioral, Mental, and Physical Health Conditions;
and Prevention, Policy, and Health Promotion Systems-it is the
largest and most comprehensive work of its kind, featuring
contributions from scholars from multiple nations and global
regions. A growing number of researchers, practitioners, and
policymakers from criminology and criminal justice, social work,
medicine, psychiatry and psychology, and other health science
disciplines engage with marginalized adolescent populations who are
at elevated risk for violence and delinquency, alcohol and other
drug use, health and mental health problems, and other difficulties
directly related to public safety and well-being. These risk
factors often lead to short-term (e.g., detention, juvenile
residential treatment facilities) and long-term (e.g., prison,
parole) contact with the criminal justice system. As these fields
increasingly overlap, the distinctions between them are blurred.
Sound decision-making in the juvenile justice system depends on
adequate research and policy at the intersection of delinquency and
health. This volume represents an agenda-setting scholarly resource
for the expansion of research and policy-making across the
international delinquency and health continuum, and will be an
essential resource for all who study or work in the field.
This book is rooted in the conviction that human biology plays a
critical role in understanding drug abuse and antisocial behavior.
In the same breath, however, it fundamentally affirms the
importance of the many social and environmental factors that
influence our behavior across the life course. The study begins
with an overview of the scope of the problem of drug abuse and
crime, and an examination of how these problems often feed into one
another. Building upon that foundation, the focus shifts to a
review of cutting-edge research on the genetics and neurobiology of
addiction and antisocial behavior across the developmental periods
of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. An exploration of the
implications of a biosocial life course approach in terms of drug
abuse prevention, and an examination of what lies ahead for drug
abuse and criminological research conclude this detailed and timely
book. Policy makers, practitioners and scholars of criminology and
sociology will find this of particular interest.
At the beginning of history, people abused intoxicating substances
and grappled with the consequences as best they could. In more
recent times, the healing professions made recognizing,
understanding, and treating addictions major priorities. Today,
social workers are the largest group providing assessment,
prevention, and treatment services for persons with addictions,
necessitating rigorous, up-to-date information sources concerning
the vulnerable and often stigmatized clients they encounter in
daily practice. Reflecting a strong basis in social justice and
ethics, Social Work Practice in the Addictions assembles the
current evidence base in one readable, comprehensive volume. It
begins by tracing the history of approaches to addiction and its
treatment, from early morality-based concepts to today's
multilayered models. From there, contributors present the latest
findings on epidemiology and etiology, assessment and treatment
options, working meaningfully with diverse populations, and
possibilities for future research. Coverage is interdisciplinary,
with experts representing psychology, psychiatry, public health,
and other related fields as chapters: * Review frequently used
assessment tools. * Decode the language of diagnosis. * Detail
effective treatment strategies, including motivational
interventions, recovery/12-step facilitation, and cognitive-
behavioral therapy. * Offer a framework for integrating diversity
and social justice into addictions practice. * Critique current
alcohol and drug control policies. * Model non-judgmental social
work practice. Social Work Practice in the Addictions is a
trustworthy guide for social work professionals, educators, and
counselors looking to hone critical competencies, keep abreast of
the field, and maintain an open mind.
Social workers represent the largest body of addiction and mental
health service providers, and there is a consistent need for
up-to-date information. Social Work Practice in the Addictions is a
comprehensive evidence-based volume. Contributing authors of this
volume have been carefully selected to ensure representation of the
leading social work addiction researchers. Additionally,
researchers from other allied fields, including psychiatry,
psychology, and public health, will also be involved to ensure a
strong interdisciplinary perspective. Unlike other texts on
addiction, this book incorporates ideas of social justice, practice
with diverse communities, and ethics to represent the entire
knowledge base of social work.
The Routledge International Handbook of Delinquency and Health
presents state-of-the-art research and theorizing on the
intersections between health, delinquency, and the juvenile justice
system. Organized into three parts-Theoretical and Empirical
Foundations; Behavioral, Mental, and Physical Health Conditions;
and Prevention, Policy, and Health Promotion Systems-it is the
largest and most comprehensive work of its kind, featuring
contributions from scholars from multiple nations and global
regions. A growing number of researchers, practitioners, and
policymakers from criminology and criminal justice, social work,
medicine, psychiatry and psychology, and other health science
disciplines engage with marginalized adolescent populations who are
at elevated risk for violence and delinquency, alcohol and other
drug use, health and mental health problems, and other difficulties
directly related to public safety and well-being. These risk
factors often lead to short-term (e.g., detention, juvenile
residential treatment facilities) and long-term (e.g., prison,
parole) contact with the criminal justice system. As these fields
increasingly overlap, the distinctions between them are blurred.
Sound decision-making in the juvenile justice system depends on
adequate research and policy at the intersection of delinquency and
health. This volume represents an agenda-setting scholarly resource
for the expansion of research and policy-making across the
international delinquency and health continuum, and will be an
essential resource for all who study or work in the field.
Exposing readers to "what works" across a wide range of practice
domains, Readings in Evidence-Based Social Work meets a growing
need within schools of social work to incorporate the latest
research on evidence-based practice into the curriculum. This
one-of-a-kind reader synthesizes current knowledge, adds editorial
commentary and questions, and presents state-of-the-art material to
help students better understand which social work interventions
work and why. Key Features: Uses systematic reviews to evaluate
studies that test the effectiveness of evidence-based interventions
Offers a three-part organization that focuses on the major practice
domains of children and families, at-risk youth, and mental health
and well-being Provides an overview of the techniques of
meta-analysis and systematic review Includes original commentary
and discussion questions before each major section and concludes
each section with important practice points Discusses barriers to
evidence-based social work practice, as well as directions for
future work Readings in Evidence-Based Social Work is appropriate
for a wide variety of courses within the Bachelor of Social Work
(B.S.W.) and Master's in Social Work (M.S.W.) curriculum including
Generalist Social Work Practice; Foundations of Social Work
Practice; Social Work Practice with Children and Families; Models
of Intervention; Direct Practice in Social Work, Social Work
Research; Interpersonal Practice with Individuals, Families and
Small Groups; Human Behavior in the Social Environment, and many
others.
Exposing readers to "what works" across a wide range of practice
domains, Readings in Evidence-Based Social Work meets a growing
need within schools of social work to incorporate the latest
research on evidence-based practice into the curriculum. This
one-of-a-kind reader synthesizes current knowledge, adds editorial
commentary and questions, and presents state-of-the-art material to
help students better understand which social work interventions
work and why. Key Features: Uses systematic reviews to evaluate
studies that test the effectiveness of evidence-based interventions
Offers a three-part organization that focuses on the major practice
domains of children and families, at-risk youth, and mental health
and well-being Provides an overview of the techniques of
meta-analysis and systematic review Includes original commentary
and discussion questions before each major section and concludes
each section with important practice points Discusses barriers to
evidence-based social work practice, as well as directions for
future work Readings in Evidence-Based Social Work is appropriate
for a wide variety of courses within the Bachelor of Social Work
(B.S.W.) and Master's in Social Work (M.S.W.) curriculum including
Generalist Social Work Practice; Foundations of Social Work
Practice; Social Work Practice with Children and Families; Models
of Intervention; Direct Practice in Social Work, Social Work
Research; Interpersonal Practice with Individuals, Families and
Small Groups; Human Behavior in the Social Environment, and many
others.
There has been a surge of recent interest by social work
researchers in conducting research in criminal and juvenile justice
settings. This is largely fueled by the tremendous increase in
incarceration over the last several decades, with millions more in
probation or parole at any given time. Rising expenditures strain
state and local budgets and many individuals are spending much of
their adolescence and young adulthood in correctional facilities.
Despite the profound impact that the criminal justice system has on
client populations served by social workers and related
professions, there are few practical resources available to guide
research in these settings. This Pocket Guide fills a critical gap
in the literature by providing state-of-the-art techniques for
researchers, graduate students, and agency administrators. Research
in criminal justice settings represents unique challenges that
require rigorous designs and a suite of methods, as well as the
tools to navigate a complex system. With this accessible and
practical guide, readers will encounter a wide range of study types
and data sources, along with strengths and weaknesses to consider
with each as they conceptualize, implement, and analyze their
research. Crucially, the authors also provide advice on how to gain
and manage access to these settings, as well as templates for
preparing a successful Institutional Review Board application.
Step-by-step procedures elucidate the use of extant and
administrative data, and practical case examples, sample forms, and
measures will help researchers implement their studies quickly and
effectively.
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