Working with Children and Adolescents in Residential Care: A Strengths-Based Approach Contributor(s): Bertolino, Bob (Author) |
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ISBN: 1138856134 ISBN-13: 9781138856134 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $65.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Child - Political Science | Public Policy - Social Services & Welfare - Psychology | Mental Health |
Dewey: 362.732 |
LCCN: 2014039310 |
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.65 lbs) 178 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Working with Children and Adolescents in Residential Care: A Strengths-Based Approach is written for professionals who work with children and youth in out of home placements, be they social services workers, child welfare or family court workers, educators, or mental health professionals in general. The book offers an approach that professionals can use to positively impact the lives of young people in residential facilities. The book emphasizes the strengths and abilities of young people from the assessment phase of treatment through discharge, and helps readers to take into account the views and actions of youth in order to provide clients appropriate services. This new volume includes sections on principles of effective youth care work, personal philosophy, positive youth development, teamwork, staffings, and crisis management. |