The only book of its kind, this text describes recent innovations in defining and assessing family violence that are included in the upcoming International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11). It provides a set of practical tools for defining, screening, and assessing family violence in accordance with these new definitions, and reviews the impact ......
Facilitative leadership is a form of leadership in which the leader directs a group but does not dictate the outcome of the group discussion. Facilitative leaders ask rather than tell groups what they need to be doing and help them move forward rather than control their movement. This form of leadership is uniquely suited to social workers, whose ......
Exploring Humor in Child Welfare Casework: Laugh to Get Through It or Cry Forever explores how gallows humor is used among child welfare caseworkers and what the use of humor, and gallows humor, reveals about how employees experience stress and manage their emotions. Caseworkers utilize humor as a method to manage the dilemmas they face in their ......
The Democratization of Crime Prevention in America
Volunteerism is the most effective, democratic, and humane anticrime strategy currently available to address issues of street crime and overall injustice. Ordinary citizens have taken on roles involving crime control and prevention. They have successfully done this within a rule of law framework, helping to create stronger social networks.
The Democratization of Crime Prevention in America
Volunteerism is the most effective, democratic, and humane anticrime strategy currently available to address issues of street crime and overall injustice. Ordinary citizens have taken on roles involving crime control and prevention. They have successfully done this within a rule of law framework, helping to create stronger social networks.
A Psychoeducational Approach for Individuals and Couples
This clinician's manual and workbook were developed to provide alternatives in the efforts to reduce the national epidemic of spouse/partner maltreatment. The authors describe a model incorporating several theories and approaches of psychotherapy, while focusing on abuse as a primary issue.
Empathy is fundamental to therapeutic change. This text teaches students the clinical skills they will need as therapists to communicate empathy and help clients change. This second edition features new case studies, research, and clinical applications, and a streamlined presentation that better mirrors the process of mental health treatment.
This key resource helps practitioners optimize their diagnostic practices in PreK-12 settings. Now significantly revised for DSM-5, the book cuts through the overwhelming length and complexity of the diagnostic manual by focusing thematically on the most common child and adolescent concerns. Tips are provided for diagnostic decision making and ......
Effectively measuring and communicating the risk of domestic assault recidivism is an essential part of curbing domestic violence. This book for professionals involved in assessing and managing offenders presents a risk assessment system comprised of the Ontario Domestic Assault Risk Assessment and the Domestic Violence Risk Appraisal Guide.
