Social Policy for Children and Families
| Author | : Jeffrey M. Jenson |
| Publisher | : SAGE Publications |
| Total Pages | : 544 |
| Release | : 2015-02-05 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781483384344 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1483384349 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (349 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Social Policy for Children and Families by : Jeffrey M. Jenson
Download or read book Social Policy for Children and Families written by Jeffrey M. Jenson and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2015-02-05 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, the authors argue that a public health framework rooted in ecological theory and based on principles of risk, protection, and resilience is a useful conceptual model for the design of social policy across the substantive areas of child welfare, education, mental health, health, developmental disabilities, substance use, and juvenile justice. Recommendations for ways to advance a public health framework in policy design, implementation, and evaluation are offered.
