Author: William M. Epstein
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
ISBN: 9780299163808
Category : Child welfare
Languages : en
Pages : 188
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"Epstein analyzes in detail the decay of the child welfare system through the case histories of Natalie and Adam, two children who have spent their lives in and out of foster homes and orphanages."--BOOK JACKET.
Author: Joanne Alper
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1784506389
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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This book aims to share information about the experiences of birth parents and those currently working therapeutically with them, with the hope of promoting greater understanding and improved service development. With contributions from birth parents and professionals in the field, this book articulates the huge emotional challenges and pain faced by birth parents. Grounded in their experiences and drawing on the latest research, it outlines good practice for professionals, and puts forward a range of models for intervention, from very straightforward practical support through to therapeutic approaches and interventions. Practical and compassionate, this book provides a deep understanding of birth parents and their support needs which will inform not only individual practice, but also encourages the development of more humane and effective support services.
Author: Kenneth C. Land
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 9400740921
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 270
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In 1998, the Foundation for Child Development (FCD) provided Kenneth Land a grant to explore the feasibility of producing the first national composite index of the status of American children that would chart changes in their well-being over time. Important questions needed to be answered: was it possible to trace trends in child and youth well-being over several decades? Could such an index provide a way of determining whether the United States was making progress in improving its children’s lives? The Index of Child and Youth Well-Being (CWI) was born from these questions. Viewing the CWI trends from 1975 to present, there is evidence that the well-being of American children lags behind other Western nations. As conditions change, it is clear that the index is an evolving and rich enterprise. This volume attests to that evolution, and what the CWI promises for understanding the progress – or lack of progress – in enhancing the life prospects of all American children.
Author: Charles M. Spellmann
Publisher: Wellness Institute, Inc.
ISBN: 9781587410628
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 116
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Author: Owen Waygood
Publisher:
ISBN: 012814694X
Category : Child mental health
Languages : en
Pages : 398
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Transportation and Children's Well-Being applies an ecological approach, examining the social, psychological and physical impacts transport has on children at the individual and community level. Drawing on the latest multidisciplinary research in transport, behavior, policy, the built environment and sustainability, the book explains the pathways and mechanisms by which transport affects the different domains of children's travel. Further, the book identifies the influences of transportation with respect to several domains of well-being, highlighting the influences of residential location on travel by different modes and its impact on the long-term choices families make. The book concludes with proposed evidence-based solutions using real-world examples that support positive influences on well-being and eliminate or reduce negative solutions. Brings disparate child transportation material together in one clearly defined narrative Illustrates evidence using a range of examples from Europe, North America and Asia Includes new research developments on the intrinsic aspects of access and externalities
Author: Kathleen Coulborn Faller
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1452262586
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 320
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Understanding and Assessing Child Sexual Maltreatment, Second Edition updates its comprehensive coverage of child sexual abuse definitions and indicators, interview and questioning techniques, and diagnosis guidelines to include an insightful response to the building social backlash against the so-called "child abuse industry." Distinguished scholar and experienced practitioner Kathleen Coulborn Faller applies twenty-five years of clinical experience and state-of-the-art research to offer authoritative guidance to both novice and experience practitioners.
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Human Resources
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 68
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Author: Mike DeWine
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 0788171127
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
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Presents the proceedings of the Nov. 1996 hearing before the Committee on Labor and Human Resources, U.S. Senate, which explored how the well-being of abused and neglected children can be improved through clarifying the reasonable efforts requirement of the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act to make the child's health and safety the primary concern. Testimony and statements are included from Mike DeWine, U.S. Senator from Ohio; Olivia Golden, Acting Assistant Secretary for Children and Families, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services; and representatives from other child and family service organizations.
Author: Josephine Cunnington Edwards
Publisher: TEACH Services, Inc.
ISBN: 1572582936
Category : Child rearing
Languages : en
Pages : 98
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In an age where well-behaved children almost seem like a historic relic, child-training is needed more than ever. But the question remains, what exactly should they be taught? Obedience? Honesty? Spirituality? Work Ethics? Manners?The answer is yes and much more. Author Josephine Cunnington Edwards gives hope to the myth that children cannot change. Children can be taught. As the educational system grows and improves, home must be the place where so-called old-fashion virtues are taught along with a traditional education not just for the children, but because our entire way of life hangs on it.
Author: Shuzhi Sam Ge
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3642341039
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 663
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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Social Robotics, ICSR 2012, held in Chengdu, China, in October 2012. The 66 revised full papers were carefully reviewed and selected from numerous submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on affective and cognitive sciences for socially interactive robots, situated interaction and embodiment, robots to assist the elderly and persons with disabilities, social acceptance of robots and their impact to the society, artificial empathy, HRI through non-verbal communication and control, social telepresence robots, embodiments and networks, interaction and collaboration among robots, humans and environment, human augmentation, rehabilitation, and medical robots I and II.
