Enhancing the Well-being of Children and Families Through Effective Interventions: International Evidence for Practice
- ISBN-10
- 1843101165
- ISBN-13
- 9781843101161
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 383
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006-01
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Authors
- Wendy Rose, Colette McAuley, Peter J. Pecora
Description
This reader compares up-to-date policy and research evidence from the UK and USA on the effectiveness of core child welfare interventions. The text shows how knowledge of effective interventions can be used to improve assessment of needs, and planning and reviewing services to children and their families.
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