This title amalgamates the latest research on the relationship between children, families and communities and explores policy and practice implications. Material for practitioners and community development workers is also be included. The book is divided in to three parts: 1) theory 2) the effect of community on children, parents and families 3) interventions and policy implications.
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CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN COMMUNITIES Theory, Research, Policy and Practice
Jacqueline Barnes, Ilan Katz, Jill E. Korbin and Margaret O’Brien
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CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN COMMUNITIES
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THE NSPCC/WILEY SERIES in PROTECTING CHILDREN The multi-professional approach Series Editors:
Christopher Cloke, NSPCC, 42 Curtain Road, London EC2A 3NX Jan Horwath, Department of Sociological Studies, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TU Peter Sidebotham, Warwick Medical School, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL
This NSPCC/Wiley series explores current issues relating to the prevention of child abuse and the protection of children. The series aims to publish titles that focus on professional practice and policy, and the practical application of research. The books are leading edge and innovative and reflect a multi-disciplinary and inter-agency approach to the prevention of child abuse and the protection of children. All books have a policy or practice orientation with referenced information from theory and research. The series is essential reading for all professionals and researchers concerned with the prevention of child abuse and the protection of children.
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CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN COMMUNITIES Theory, Research, Policy and Practice
Jacqueline Barnes, Ilan Katz, Jill E. Korbin and Margaret O’Brien
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