Working with Traumatized Youth in Child Welfare

Working with Traumatized Youth in Child Welfare
ISBN-10
159385224X
ISBN-13
9781593852245
Category
Social Science
Pages
316
Language
English
Published
2006
Publisher
Guilford Publications
Author
Nancy Boyd Webb

Description

Until recently, there has not been a great deal of overlap in the child welfare and trauma literatures. This text promises to cross that divide by integrating perspectives from both fields to help practitioners understand and address the special needs of maltreated children and adolescents and their families. Current knowledge on attachment, trauma, and risk and resilience is clearly explained, including the impact of abuse on the brain. Readers learn how to conduct assessments and implement a range of effective helping strategies with youth in foster care and other settings. Featuring extensive case illustrations, the book gives particular attention to diversity issues and the importance of supporting child and family strengths.

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