Enhancing the well being of children and families through effective intervention : international evidence for practice
By: McAuley, Colette.
Contributor(s): Pecora, Peter J | Rose, Wendy.
Publisher: London Jessica Kingsley 2006Edition: 1st.Description: 383 p. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 1843101165.Subject(s): CHILDREN
| WELL BEING | FAMILY CARE | INTERVENTION | EFFECTIVENESS | ASSESSMENTSummary: Provides the first comprehensive review of research evidence from the UK and USA on the effectiveness of selected child welfare interventions. Addresses the challenges of measuring effectiveness in child welfare and explains the policy context for child welfare service delivery. Summarises the evidence of effectiveness in each core area, comments upon the nature of the evidence available, and provides critical judgement as to what messages should be taken from the body of evidence. Explores the implications for policy, practice and service delivery as well as for future research.
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| Book | IHC Library | 330 MCA (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | w006283 |
Provides the first comprehensive review of research evidence from the UK and USA on the effectiveness of selected child welfare interventions. Addresses the challenges of measuring effectiveness in child welfare and explains the policy context for child welfare service delivery. Summarises the evidence of effectiveness in each core area, comments upon the nature of the evidence available, and provides critical judgement as to what messages should be taken from the body of evidence. Explores the implications for policy, practice and service delivery as well as for future research.
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