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Restorative Justice for Domestic Violence Victims: An Integrated Approach to Their Hunger for Healing
written by Marilyn Fernandez, fl. 2010 (Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2010, originally published 2010), 206 page(s)
Restorative Justice for Domestic Violence Victims uses a rich and detailed set of interviews and complementary survey data to make a strong case for introducing restorative justice principles into the existing menu of services for victims of domestic violence. Guided primarily by concerns of victim safety, domesti...
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written by Marilyn Fernandez, fl. 2010 (Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2010, originally published 2010), 206 page(s)
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Restorative Justice for Domestic Violence Victims uses a rich and detailed set of interviews and complementary survey data to make a strong case for introducing restorative justice principles into the existing menu of services for victims of domestic violence. Guided primarily by concerns of victim safety, domestic violence theorists and practitioners have been wary of introducing restorative justice principled programs in the domestic violence a...
Restorative Justice for Domestic Violence Victims uses a rich and detailed set of interviews and complementary survey data to make a strong case for introducing restorative justice principles into the existing menu of services for victims of domestic violence. Guided primarily by concerns of victim safety, domestic violence theorists and practitioners have been wary of introducing restorative justice principled programs in the domestic violence arena. While remaining cognizant of safety concerns, Marilyn Fernandez weaves together the theories, concepts, and research in the restorative justice and domestic violence traditions and uses the voices of domestic violence victims to make a case for restorative justice programs. In the process, Fernandez helps readers, academicians, students, and practitioners, understand the complex nature of domestic violence and the lives of its victims.
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Social Work
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Author / Creator
Marilyn Fernandez, fl. 2010
Date Published / Released
2010
Publisher
Lexington Books
Topic / Theme
Justice, Spousal abuse, Physical abuse, Domestic violence, Women, Macro
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Copyright © 2010 by Lexington Books
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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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Social Work
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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
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Copyright © Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2016; foreword copyright © June Thoburn 2016
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See You in Court: A Social Worker's Guide to Presenting Evidence in Care Proceedings
written by Lynn Davis, 1962- (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 226 page(s)
Now fully revised and updated, See You in Court is an accessible guide for social workers on being a witness in care proceedings. This book de-mystifies the court system explaining court structures and procedures, roles and responsibilities and basic rules of evidence. It considers how to present effective written...
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written by Lynn Davis, 1962- (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 226 page(s)
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Now fully revised and updated, See You in Court is an accessible guide for social workers on being a witness in care proceedings. This book de-mystifies the court system explaining court structures and procedures, roles and responsibilities and basic rules of evidence. It considers how to present effective written evidence as well as preparing for the court day itself. It answers questions frequently asked by social workers on how to present oral...
Now fully revised and updated, See You in Court is an accessible guide for social workers on being a witness in care proceedings. This book de-mystifies the court system explaining court structures and procedures, roles and responsibilities and basic rules of evidence. It considers how to present effective written evidence as well as preparing for the court day itself. It answers questions frequently asked by social workers on how to present oral evidence including how to deal with cross-examination. The material is supported by case studies and checklists. Updates to the second edition reflect recent changes to the family court system, a revised Public Law Outline and the increased recognition of social workers as experts in their own right.An essential addition to every social worker's bookshelf, particularly those working with children and families.
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Social Work
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Book
Author / Creator
Lynn Davis, 1962-
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Children, Family, Legal evidence, Legal system, Macro
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Copyright © Lynn Davis 2015
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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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Social Work
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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
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Copyright © 2013 by Columbia University Press. All Rights Reserved. Reproduced by permission of Columbia University Press.
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The Social Origins of Health and Well-being
edited by Jane Dixon, fl. 2001, Bob Douglas, 1936- and Richard Eckersley, fl. 2001 (Melbourne, Victoria: Cambridge University Press, 2001, originally published 2001), 368 page(s)
This book covers the differential health impacts of family and early development, changes in work and work conditions, health systems, the physical environment of cities, indigenous peoples, rural populations, social capital, culture, and global economic and environmental changes. It contains material that explain...
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edited by Jane Dixon, fl. 2001, Bob Douglas, 1936- and Richard Eckersley, fl. 2001 (Melbourne, Victoria: Cambridge University Press, 2001, originally published 2001), 368 page(s)
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This book covers the differential health impacts of family and early development, changes in work and work conditions, health systems, the physical environment of cities, indigenous peoples, rural populations, social capital, culture, and global economic and environmental changes. It contains material that explains how inequality gets "under the skin", through describing the physiological changes caused by stress and behavior. Particularly import...
This book covers the differential health impacts of family and early development, changes in work and work conditions, health systems, the physical environment of cities, indigenous peoples, rural populations, social capital, culture, and global economic and environmental changes. It contains material that explains how inequality gets "under the skin", through describing the physiological changes caused by stress and behavior. Particularly important is the "natural experiment"--representing the different political and economic paths taken by Australia and New Zealand over the past two decades, and the opportunity it provides to assess its impact on health.
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Social Work
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Jane Dixon, fl. 2001, Bob Douglas, 1936-, Richard Eckersley, fl. 2001
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Topic / Theme
Public health, Social problems, Macro
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Copyright © 2001 Cambridge University Press
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Social Work with Troubled Families: A Critical Introduction
edited by Keith Davies, fl. 2015 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 194 page(s)
A critical introduction to the Troubled Families Programme (TFP), this book explores the roots, significance and effectiveness of troubled family approaches in social work. An important strand of government social policy, the TFP gives rise to a number of ethical and political questions about assertive outreach, c...
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edited by Keith Davies, fl. 2015 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, originally published 2015), 194 page(s)
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A critical introduction to the Troubled Families Programme (TFP), this book explores the roots, significance and effectiveness of troubled family approaches in social work. An important strand of government social policy, the TFP gives rise to a number of ethical and political questions about assertive outreach, choice, use of power and eliding the structural inequalities which, it is often argued, largely account for the difficulties troubled fa...
A critical introduction to the Troubled Families Programme (TFP), this book explores the roots, significance and effectiveness of troubled family approaches in social work. An important strand of government social policy, the TFP gives rise to a number of ethical and political questions about assertive outreach, choice, use of power and eliding the structural inequalities which, it is often argued, largely account for the difficulties troubled families face. Social Work with Troubled Families: A Critical Introduction debates these issues, offers an examination of the systemic framework which underpins it and looks at the initiative in a broader context. This interdisciplinary study will be an important resource for social workers, social work students, practice educators and academics for its examination of practice methods. As an exploration of social policy it will appeal to social scientists and to policy makers along with those who seek to influence them.
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Field of Study
Social Work
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Book
Contributor
Keith Davies, fl. 2015
Date Published / Released
2015
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Dysfunctional family, Macro
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Copyright © Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2015
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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
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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
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Copyright © Paul Nash, Kathryn Darby and Sally Nash 2015
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Synergistic Collaborations: Pastoral Care and Church Social Work
presented by Jonathan Grenz, fl. 2010 and Velmarie L. Albertini, fl. 2008 (Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 2011, originally published 2011), 158 page(s)
Synergistic Collaborations is a valuable resource for Christian ministers and social workers seeking to extend outreach ministries and new ways to collaborate with community organizations as they serve hurting people. This unique book combines case studies, theological reflections, reality dialogue questions, pers...
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presented by Jonathan Grenz, fl. 2010 and Velmarie L. Albertini, fl. 2008 (Lanham, MD: University Press of America, 2011, originally published 2011), 158 page(s)
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Synergistic Collaborations is a valuable resource for Christian ministers and social workers seeking to extend outreach ministries and new ways to collaborate with community organizations as they serve hurting people. This unique book combines case studies, theological reflections, reality dialogue questions, personal experiences, and research that broaden readers' understanding of the synergistic relationship that naturally exists between pastor...
Synergistic Collaborations is a valuable resource for Christian ministers and social workers seeking to extend outreach ministries and new ways to collaborate with community organizations as they serve hurting people. This unique book combines case studies, theological reflections, reality dialogue questions, personal experiences, and research that broaden readers' understanding of the synergistic relationship that naturally exists between pastoral care ministry and social work practices. The authors challenge contemporary perceptions concerning how churches might help people affected by issues related to mental illness, poverty, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, homelessness, and domestic violence. With the aim of ameliorating existing church ministries, this book offers opportunities to build the knowledge base and skills of readers as they explore Christian ministries in relation to the many personal and social problems people face in our rapidly changing culture and society.
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Social Work
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Author / Creator
Jonathan Grenz, fl. 2010, Velmarie L. Albertini, fl. 2008
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
University Press of America
Topic / Theme
Social work, Religious communities, Macro
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by University Press of America, ® Inc.
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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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Social Work
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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
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Understanding Family Support
written by Pat Dolan, fl. 2000, John Pinkerton, fl. 2000 and John Canavan, fl. 2009 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 162 page(s)
Understanding Family Support provides a definition of family support and a clear perspective on the role that it has in promoting the welfare of children and their families.Family support is a concept that has been used in a range of ways to describe various aspects of child welfare policy and practice. The author...
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written by Pat Dolan, fl. 2000, John Pinkerton, fl. 2000 and John Canavan, fl. 2009 (London, England: Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, originally published 2016), 162 page(s)
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Understanding Family Support provides a definition of family support and a clear perspective on the role that it has in promoting the welfare of children and their families.Family support is a concept that has been used in a range of ways to describe various aspects of child welfare policy and practice. The authors argue that this weakens family support as an overarching child welfare paradigm. They present a unifying definition of family support...
Understanding Family Support provides a definition of family support and a clear perspective on the role that it has in promoting the welfare of children and their families.Family support is a concept that has been used in a range of ways to describe various aspects of child welfare policy and practice. The authors argue that this weakens family support as an overarching child welfare paradigm. They present a unifying definition of family support along with ten principles and a series of reflective practice questions applicable to: legislation and policy; organisation, management and planning; direct work with children and families; and research and evaluation.This is an important resource for any professional engaged in policy development, service design, delivering or evaluation of family support, including social workers, residential care staff, community development workers, teachers, community police, human services managers, evaluators and policy makers.
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Social Work
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Author / Creator
Pat Dolan, fl. 2000, John Pinkerton, fl. 2000, John Canavan, fl. 2009
Date Published / Released
2016
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Topic / Theme
Social work, Parent-child relations, Family, Micro
Copyright Message
Copyright © John Canavan, John Pinkerton and Pat Dolan 2016
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