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Children, Social Science, and the Law
edited by Bradley D. McAuliff, fl. 1995, Margaret Bull Kovera, fl. 1994 and Bette L. Bottoms, fl. 1993 (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2002, originally published 2002), 512 page(s)
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...
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edited by Bradley D. McAuliff, fl. 1995, Margaret Bull Kovera, fl. 1994 and Bette L. Bottoms, fl. 1993 (Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 2002, originally published 2002), 512 page(s)
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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 important resource for researchers, attorneys, judges, policy makers, legislators, and mental health, social service, and police profession...
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 important resource for researchers, attorneys, judges, policy makers, legislators, and mental health, social service, and police professionals.
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Social Work
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Book
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Bradley D. McAuliff, fl. 1995, Margaret Bull Kovera, fl. 1994, Bette L. Bottoms, fl. 1993
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Topic / Theme
Juvenile delinquency, Family, Children's rights, Government policy, Laws and legislation, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 Bette L. Bottoms, Margaret Bull Kovera, Bradley D. McAuliff
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Group Work Practice to Advance Social Competence
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...
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presented by Norma C. Lang (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2010), 288 page(s)
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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 necessary skills for entry, these individuals may never enjoy the advantages of group membership. Advancing a practice methodology that spe...
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 necessary skills for entry, these individuals may never enjoy the advantages of group membership. Advancing a practice methodology that specifically targets the socially unskilled, Norma C. Lang provides much-needed guidance to practitioners helping individuals become part of group life. Grounded in extensive practice, Lang's methodology addresses the special needs and anomalous functioning of individuals who lack the skills to form and use groups. She outlines the unique pregroup processes of socially unskilled populations and provides a methodology for advancing social competence. She also identifies the professional and agency requirements for working with presocial processes. Widely applicable to practice with social work groups, Lang's method greatly expands the literature on social work theory and practice with individuals and groups.
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Social Work
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Book
Author / Creator
Norma C. Lang
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Topic / Theme
Socializing techniques, Friendships, Social relationships, Interpersonal conflict, Social status, Social groups, Social work, Macro
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Copyright © 2010 by Columbia University Press. All Rights Reserved. Reproduced by permission of Columbia University Press.
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Helping Foster Children in School: A Guide for Foster Parents, Social Workers and Teachers
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...
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written by John Degarmo, 1969- (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 162 page(s)
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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 performance, with many failing to complete their education. They will have often experienced trauma or neglect which can result in a numbe...
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 performance, with many failing to complete their education. They will have often experienced trauma or neglect which can result in a number of developmental delays. By looking at why children in foster care do not perform as well as their counterparts, John DeGarmo, who has fostered more than 40 children, provides easy-to-use strategies to target the problems commonly faced. He emphasizes the importance of an open dialogue between teacher, parent and social worker, to ensure that everyone is working jointly to achieve the best outcome for the child. An invaluable resource for foster parents, social workers and educators alike, this book encourages a unified response to ensure foster children are given the best chance to succeed at school.
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Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
John Degarmo, 1969-
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Academic performance, Foster children, Schools, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © John DeGarmo 2015; Forward copyright © Harold Sloke 2015
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Learning Through Child Observation (Third Edition)
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...
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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)
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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 authors focus on the importance of fully recognising the child's developmental and emotional state when intervening, and the need to see...
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 authors focus on the importance of fully recognising the child's developmental and emotional state when intervening, and the need to see children 'holistically' and as unique individuals within the wider context of the family and community. This new edition reflects updates to policy and practice and further develops the critical perspective on contemporary thinking about childhood and observational methods. This edition has also expanded its focus to include observation of primary-aged children. A popular text, it will appeal to students and professionals in all children's services, whether in pre-school, schools, social care, mental health or health settings.
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Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Debbie Watson, 1969-, Mary Fawcett, 1936-
Date Published / Released
1996, 2016
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Personality development, Intellectual development, Children, Macro
Copyright Message
First and Second edition copyright © Mary Fawcett 1996, 2009; third edition copyright © Mary Fawcett and Debbie Watson 2016
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Promoting Attachment With a Wiggle, Giggle, Hug and Tickle
presented by Fiona Brownlee, fl. 2009 and Lindsay Norris, fl. 2003 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, originally published 2015), 90 page(s)
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...
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presented by Fiona Brownlee, fl. 2009 and Lindsay Norris, fl. 2003 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, originally published 2015), 90 page(s)
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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, movement and sensory activities in a structured but playful environment. It explains the significance of positive attachments in a child...
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, movement and sensory activities in a structured but playful environment. It explains the significance of positive attachments in a child's early years, and equips practitioners with skills and techniques to help encourage bonding. It will be of particular interest to those working with parents needing additional support such as vulnerable and adoptive or foster families. The resource is accompanied by online materials - songs to sing along with, and film clips of signing to help parents and carers improve communication. This programme will help parents to become more attuned to the needs of their child, and aid the child's emotional, social and cognitive development. With additional guidance on how to run the programme as a group, this resource will be easy to use for any health, education or childcare practitioner in specialist and mainstream settings.
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Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Fiona Brownlee, fl. 2009, Lindsay Norris, fl. 2003
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Childcare, Parent-child relations, Children, Educational activities, Macro
Copyright Message
copyright © Fiona Brownlee and Lindsay Norris 2015
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Promoting Child and Parent Wellbeing: How to Use Evidence and Strengths-based Strategies in Practice
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...
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Promoting Child and Parent Wellbeing: How to Use Evidence and Strengths-based Strategies in Practice
written by Carole Sutton, fl. 2016 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 234 page(s)
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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 preventative measures and early intervention to effectively support parents and their children. It shows that there are many protective factors a...
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 preventative measures and early intervention to effectively support parents and their children. It shows that there are many protective factors and practices that parents, teachers and carers can employ to support children's development, promote mental and emotional wellbeing, and reduce the risks of crime and anti-social behaviour. Each section explores the issues associated with specific age groups, from pregnancy to early teens. It identifies areas that should be a key focus for practitioners and services such as promoting attachment and communication, and highlights effective practices such as motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Bringing together the international evidence-base concerning ways of working with young children and their families, this book offers practical advice for practitioners, managers and commissioners of services across health and social care.
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Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Carole Sutton, fl. 2016
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Mental health, Family, Children, Health, Parent-child relations, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © Carole Sutton 2016
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Safeguarding Black Children: Good Practice in Child Protection
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...
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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)
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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 affect black children in relation to child protection. It highlights how race and racism, as well as culture, faith and gender, can infl...
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 affect black children in relation to child protection. It highlights how race and racism, as well as culture, faith and gender, can influence the ways need and risk are interpreted and responded to. Drawing on insights from research evidence, case examples and practice guidelines, it outlines the range of factors that contribute to the vulnerability of black children and describes how to improve techniques of working with minority ethnic families. The book covers issues such as the effects of parental mental health problems, living with domestic violence, child maltreatment, and demonstrates how these might be understood differently for black children and young people. There are also chapters on topics such as female genital mutilation, witchcraft and forced marriage. Essential reading for all social workers and child protection workers, as well as students and support managers, Safeguarding Black Children provides the tools and understanding needed to better support these children.
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Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Contributor
Perlita Harris, fl. 2001, Claudia Bernard, fl. 1995
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Social work, Youth, Children, Black community, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2016; foreword copyright © June Thoburn 2016
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Social Justice and the Urban Obesity Crisis
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...
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presented by Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004 (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, originally published 2013), 276 page(s)
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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 interventions for effective outcomes. The text dissects the problem of urban obesity in populations of color from individual, family, group,...
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 interventions for effective outcomes. The text dissects the problem of urban obesity in populations of color from individual, family, group, community, and policy perspectives. Beginning with a historical survey of urban obesity in communities of color, anti-obesity policies and programs, and the role of social work in addressing this threat, the volume follows with an analysis of the social, ecological, environmental, and spatial aggravators of urban obesity, such as the food industry's advertising strategies, which promote unhealthy choices; the failure of local markets to provide good food options; the lack of safe exercise spaces; and the paucity of heath education. Melvin Delgado reviews recent national obesity statistics; explores the connection between food stamps and obesity; and reveals the financial and social consequences of the epidemic for society as a whole. He concludes with recommendations for effective health promotion programs, such as youth-focused interventions, community gardens, and community-based food initiatives, and a unique consideration of urban obesity in relation to acts of genocide and national defense.
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Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Melvin Delgado, fl. 2004
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Topic / Theme
Food industry, Nutrition, Urban life, Urban population, Obesity, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013 by Columbia University Press. All Rights Reserved. Reproduced by permission of Columbia University Press.
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Spiritual Care with Sick Children and Young People: A Handbook for Chaplains, Paediatric Health Professionals, Arts Therapists and Youth Wor...
presented by Kathryn Darby, 1964-, Sally Nash, 1957- and Paul Nash, 1959- (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 226 page(s)
Exploring both principles and best practice of the spiritual care of sick children and young people, this remarkable and inspiring book equips the reader to think critically and creatively about how to provide care in hospitals, hospices and other care contexts for ill and disabled children.Written for staff from...
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presented by Kathryn Darby, 1964-, Sally Nash, 1957- and Paul Nash, 1959- (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 226 page(s)
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Exploring both principles and best practice of the spiritual care of sick children and young people, this remarkable and inspiring book equips the reader to think critically and creatively about how to provide care in hospitals, hospices and other care contexts for ill and disabled children.Written for staff from any allied health discipline, the authors explore the potential spiritual needs and issues faced by sick children and young people. The...
Exploring both principles and best practice of the spiritual care of sick children and young people, this remarkable and inspiring book equips the reader to think critically and creatively about how to provide care in hospitals, hospices and other care contexts for ill and disabled children.Written for staff from any allied health discipline, the authors explore the potential spiritual needs and issues faced by sick children and young people. They provide evidence-based practice principles, and a range of activity-based interactions that empower the child or young person and expand discussion of meaning and identity. The book includes stories and multidisciplinary practice examples, as well as many ideas; practical activities; discussion of work with families, and also of the various tensions and issues that can emerge.Based on evidence-based practice and research carried out by the Chaplaincy Team at Birmingham Children's Hospital, the book will be helpful and inspiring reading for chaplains, nurses, play and youth workers, therapists and anyone else involved in the care of sick children and young people.
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Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Kathryn Darby, 1964-, Sally Nash, 1957-, Paul Nash, 1959-
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Health care issues, Children, Spirituality, Youth, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © Paul Nash, Kathryn Darby and Sally Nash 2015
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Transforming Children's Mental Health Policy into Practice
presented by Allison B. Ventura, fl. 2017 and Robert Cohen, 1941- (Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2017, originally published 2017), 380 page(s)
This book examines the long term impact of service reform in children’s mental health, focusing on comprehensive state and local initiatives to improve care for children with serious behavioral health and their families to illustrate how programmatic and contextual forces influence policy and practice in this ar...
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presented by Allison B. Ventura, fl. 2017 and Robert Cohen, 1941- (Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2017, originally published 2017), 380 page(s)
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This book examines the long term impact of service reform in children’s mental health, focusing on comprehensive state and local initiatives to improve care for children with serious behavioral health and their families to illustrate how programmatic and contextual forces influence policy and practice in this area, and inform readers about strategies employed by policy makers, administrators and advocates to develop and sustain effective system...
This book examines the long term impact of service reform in children’s mental health, focusing on comprehensive state and local initiatives to improve care for children with serious behavioral health and their families to illustrate how programmatic and contextual forces influence policy and practice in this area, and inform readers about strategies employed by policy makers, administrators and advocates to develop and sustain effective systems of care. This book looks at Virginia’s effort to reform care for at-risk youth, as well as the transformational initiatives of six states and several localities. Using a comprehensive ecological framework, the authors focus on a statewide transformation of services for children/youth with serious emotional and behavioral challenges to enhance understanding of the course and consequences of system change efforts over an extended period of time. Attention is given to the impact of this reform on individual children and families, and local communities as well as the Commonwealth. Using data from states’ and localities’ efforts to develop comprehensive systems of care for children and families, this book enhances understanding of the dynamics of large-scale human service reform efforts. It describes how political, economic, social, cultural, and technological forces have shaped policy and practice, offer lessons learned from these ambitious reform initiatives, and provide guidance for those interested in improving care for vulnerable children and their families. This book examines the long-term impact of reform legislation, employing a multi-modal approach to enrich understanding of this ambitious reform effort. Examples are provided to illustrate how CSA and other systems of care have impacted individual children and families as well as the interplay of local community dynamics and macro level policy and political processes. This book also offers the first-hand perspectives of individual consumers and families, child advocates, community based program providers, and local and state wide administrators and policymakers. By combining these multiple perspectives the authors provide a comprehensive perspective on the issues of child mental health services and related reform efforts.
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Field of Study
Social Work
Content Type
Book
Author / Creator
Allison B. Ventura, fl. 2017, Robert Cohen, 1941-
Date Published / Released
2017
Publisher
Lexington Books
Topic / Theme
Children, Behavior, Mental health, Medical policy, Youth, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2017 by Lexington Books
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