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Achieving Successful Transitions for Young People with Disabilities: A Practical Guide
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presented by Natalie Lackenby, fl. 2015 and Jill Hughes, fl. 2015 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 210 page(s)
This best practice guide provides a blueprint for managing seamless transitions between services for young people aged 16-25 with additional needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, complex health needs and sensory impairments. The authors cover a wide range of transitions, including moving f...
presented by Natalie Lackenby, fl. 2015 and Jill Hughes, fl. 2015 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 210 page(s)
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Chapter 12
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edited by Bradley D. McAuliff, fl. 1995, Margaret Bull Kovera, fl. 1994 and Bette L. Bottoms, fl. 1993; presented by William M. Kurtines, fl. 1973, Wendy K. Silverman, fl. 1981 and Steven L. Berman, fl. 2000; in Children, Social Science, and the Law (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2002, originally published 2002)
This study integrates social science research, social policy, and legal analysis related to children and the law. It provides the most cutting-edge information available on topics such as child abuse, children's eyewitness testimony, divorce and custody, juvenile crime, and children's rights. The volume is an impo...
edited by Bradley D. McAuliff, fl. 1995, Margaret Bull Kovera, fl. 1994 and Bette L. Bottoms, fl. 1993; presented by William M. Kurtines, fl. 1973, Wendy K. Silverman, fl. 1981 and Steven L. Berman, fl. 2000; in Children, Social Science, and the Law (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2002, originally published 2002)
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Group Work Practice to Advance Social Competence
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presented by Norma C. Lang (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2010), 288 page(s)
Small social groups are fundamental for achieving personal growth, social development, socialization, and the skills of sustaining relevance, relationships, and connections to society. Unfortunately, those who would benefit most from small groups often find themselves unable to achieve membership. Lacking the nece...
presented by Norma C. Lang (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2010), 288 page(s)
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Helping Foster Children in School: A Guide for Foster Parents, Social Workers and Teachers
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written by John Degarmo, 1969- (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 162 page(s)
Helping Foster Children In School explores the challenges that foster children face in schools and offers positive and practical guidance tailored to help the parents, teachers and social workers supporting them. Children in care often perform poorly at school both in terms of their behavior and their academic per...
written by John Degarmo, 1969- (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 162 page(s)
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Learning Through Child Observation (Third Edition)
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written by Debbie Watson, 1969-; presented by Mary Fawcett, 1936- (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 1996), 226 page(s)
This fully updated third edition of Learning Through Child Observation is a handbook for professionals working in, or students preparing to work in, children's services. This accessible text examines the value of observation, its use in assessment and the practical aspects and methods of observational study. The a...
written by Debbie Watson, 1969-; presented by Mary Fawcett, 1936- (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 1996), 226 page(s)
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Child Development (0-2 Years)
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presented by Fiona Brownlee, fl. 2009 and Lindsay Norris, fl. 2003; in Promoting Attachment With a Wiggle, Giggle, Hug and Tickle (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, originally published 2015)
Practical and easy to use, this resource is for practitioners working in early years settings to help children aged 0-2 to develop secure and positive attachments with their parent or carer. Designed to be flexible for one-to-one or group work, the resource features fun and engaging activities involving singing, m...
presented by Fiona Brownlee, fl. 2009 and Lindsay Norris, fl. 2003; in Promoting Attachment With a Wiggle, Giggle, Hug and Tickle (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, originally published 2015)
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Promoting Child and Parent Wellbeing: How to Use Evidence and Strengths-based Strategies in Practice
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written by Carole Sutton, fl. 2016 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 234 page(s)
Informed by a wealth of research, this accessible book focuses on a strengths-based approach to promoting children's wellbeing and giving them the best opportunities to succeed. By identifying risk factors and the protective factors which can be used to counter them, this book stresses the importance of preventati...
written by Carole Sutton, fl. 2016 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 234 page(s)
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The Treatment of Childhood
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edited by Janice McGhee, fl. 2000 and Lorraine Waterhouse, fl. 1996; presented by Walter Lorenz, fl. 1978; in Challenging Child Protection, Research Highlights in Social Work, Volume 57 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015)
Challenging Child Protection offers a ground-breaking new perspective which will illuminate and improve the professional understanding and practice of social workers and child protection workers.Taking a fresh look at the principles underlying child protection, this book provides a thought-provoking analysis of th...
edited by Janice McGhee, fl. 2000 and Lorraine Waterhouse, fl. 1996; presented by Walter Lorenz, fl. 1978; in Challenging Child Protection, Research Highlights in Social Work, Volume 57 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015)
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Safeguarding Black Children: Good Practice in Child Protection
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edited by Perlita Harris, fl. 2001 and Claudia Bernard, fl. 1995 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, originally published 2016), 290 page(s)
Providing an exploration of the key issues, this book offers practical advice on how to improve the safeguarding and welfare of black children and young people in need. With contributions from academics, researchers and practitioners, it promotes an understanding of the particular cultural and social issues that a...
edited by Perlita Harris, fl. 2001 and Claudia Bernard, fl. 1995 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, originally published 2016), 290 page(s)
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Social Justice and the Urban Obesity Crisis
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presented by Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004 (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2013), 276 page(s)
A number of economic, cultural, and contextual factors are driving urban America's obesity crisis, which can create chronic health conditions for those least able to manage them. Considering urban obesity through a social justice lens, this book is the first to help social workers and others develop targeted inter...
presented by Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004 (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2013), 276 page(s)
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