Reviews
Jenson, Fraser and their impressive contributors have provided us with something all too rare in the child & family services literature: a truly integrative volume. They argue cogently for a cross-systems perspective, an orientation to developmental 'risk' & 'protective' factors and a strategic process for identifying most favorable targets for intervention .The summaries of different service domains and the editor's emphasis on crafting the proper policy context for the integration of 'evidence-based' practices make this volume a 'must read' for seasoned policy makers, as well as beginning practitioners. This book will be an important resource for all involved in the kind of creative, science-based innovation so desperately needed in the child & family services field., 'eoeWhat a book! A must read for those who provide services to at-risk children and their families. Jensen and Fraser call attention to the profession'e(tm)s blatant unwillingness to systematically draw upon existing research, and translate it to policy to advance the design of programs that remediate and prevent mental and physical health problems among the nation's youth. The application of the public health framework to programs and policies adds value to the usual suspects of perspectives/frameworks drawn upon by the social work profession. This book is very consistent with the ideas expressed in related professional and social science literatures, as well as that of federal and private funding sources. The authors boldly call for the triangulation of relevant theories and models of risk and resilience, and make a major contribution to social work research by advocating for the translation of empirical evidence into practical application.'e�, '¬SWhat a book! A must read for those who provide services to at-risk children and their families. Jensen and Fraser call attention to the profession's blatant unwillingness to systematically draw upon existing research, and translate it to policy to advance the design of programs that remediate and prevent mental and physical health problems among the nation's youth. The application of the public health framework to programs and policies adds value to the usual suspects of perspectives/frameworks drawn upon by the social work profession. This book is very consistent with the ideas expressed in related professional and social science literatures, as well as that of federal and private funding sources. The authors boldly call for the triangulation of relevant theories and models of risk and resilience, and make a major contribution to social work research by advocating for the translation of empirical evidence into practical application.'¬¥, Social Policy for Children and Families is comprehensive, with chapters spanning outcomes including adolescent substance abuse, mental health, health policy, and education policy. Social Policy for Children and Families: A Risk and Resilience?Perspective speaks to multiple audiences. This edited volume is an excellent resource for educators. Social Policy for Children and Families provides an impetus for a substantive dialogue about how to translate research on individual-level processes to the community and policy context., Social Policy for Children and Families is comprehensive, with chapters spanning outcomes including adolescent substance abuse, mental health, health policy, and education policy. Social Policy for Children and Families: A Risk and Resilience Perspective speaks to multiple audiences. This edited volume is an excellent resource for educators. Social Policy for Children and Families provides an impetus for a substantive dialogue about how to translate research on individual-level processes to the community and policy context., This book uses a unique framework to help readers understand effective public policy development. The authors argue that a public health framework rooted in ecological theory and based on principles of risk, protection, and resilience is essential for successful design of social policy., What a book! A must read for those who provide services to at-risk children and their families. Jensen and Fraser call attention to the profession’s blatant unwillingness to systematically draw upon existing research, and translate it to policy to advance the design of programs that remediate and prevent mental and physical health problems among the nation's youth. The application of the public health framework to programs and policies adds value to the usual suspects of perspectives/frameworks drawn upon by the social work profession. This book is very consistent with the ideas expressed in related professional and social science literatures, as well as that of federal and private funding sources. The authors boldly call for the triangulation of relevant theories and models of risk and resilience, and make a major contribution to social work research by advocating for the translation of empirical evidence into practical application.”, Social Policy for Children and Families is comprehensive, with chapters spanning outcomes including adolescent substance abuse, mental health, health policy, and education policy. Social Policy for Children and Families: A Risk and Resilience Perspective speaks to multiple audiences. This edited volume is an excellent resource for educators. Social Policy for Children and Families provides an impetus for a substantive dialogue about how to translate research on individual-level processes to the community and policy context., SWhat a book! A must read for those who provide services to at-risk children and their families. Jensen and Fraser call attention to the profession "s blatant unwillingness to systematically draw upon existing research, and translate it to policy to advance the design of programs that remediate and prevent mental and physical health problems among the nation's youth. The application of the public health framework to programs and policies adds value to the usual suspects of perspectives/frameworks drawn upon by the social work profession. This book is very consistent with the ideas expressed in related professional and social science literatures, as well as that of federal and private funding sources. The authors boldly call for the triangulation of relevant theories and models of risk and resilience, and make a major contribution to social work research by advocating for the translation of empirical evidence into practical application., What a book! A must read for those who provide services to at-risk children and their families. Jensen and Fraser call attention to the profession's blatant unwillingness to systematically draw upon existing research, and translate it to policy to advance the design of programs that remediate and prevent mental and physical health problems among the nation's youth. The application of the public health framework to programs and policies adds value to the usual suspects of perspectives/frameworks drawn upon by the social work profession. This book is very consistent with the ideas expressed in related professional and social science literatures, as well as that of federal and private funding sources. The authors boldly call for the triangulation of relevant theories and models of risk and resilience, and make a major contribution to social work research by advocating for the translation of empirical evidence into practical application., eoeWhat a book! A must read for those who provide services to at-risk children and their families. Jensen and Fraser call attention to the professione(tm)s blatant unwillingness to systematically draw upon existing research, and translate it to policy to advance the design of programs that remediate and prevent mental and physical health problems among the nation's youth. The application of the public health framework to programs and policies adds value to the usual suspects of perspectives/frameworks drawn upon by the social work profession. This book is very consistent with the ideas expressed in related professional and social science literatures, as well as that of federal and private funding sources. The authors boldly call for the triangulation of relevant theories and models of risk and resilience, and make a major contribution to social work research by advocating for the translation of empirical evidence into practical application.e, bWhat a book! A must read for those who provide services to at-risk children and their families. Jensen and Fraser call attention to the professionbs blatant unwillingness to systematically draw upon existing research, and translate it to policy to advance the design of programs that remediate and prevent mental and physical health problems among the nation's youth. The application of the public health framework to programs and policies adds value to the usual suspects of perspectives/frameworks drawn upon by the social work profession. This book is very consistent with the ideas expressed in related professional and social science literatures, as well as that of federal and private funding sources. The authors boldly call for the triangulation of relevant theories and models of risk and resilience, and make a major contribution to social work research by advocating for the translation of empirical evidence into practical application.b -- Paula Allen-Meares "University of Michigan School of Social Work" (07/29/2005), Social Policy for Children and Families is comprehensive, with chapters spanning outcomes including adolescent substance abuse, mental health, health policy, and education policy. Social Policy for Children and Families: A Risk and ResiliencePerspective speaks to multiple audiences. This edited volume is an excellent resource for educators. Social Policy for Children and Families provides an impetus for a substantive dialogue about how to translate research on individual-level processes to the community and policy context.
Table of Content
PREFACE - Congressman Mark UdallCh 1. A Risk and Resilience Framework for Child, Youth, and Family Policy - Jeffrey M. Jenson, Mark W. FraserCh 2. Child Welfare Policies and Programs - Peter J. Pecora Ch 3. Education Policy for Children, Youth, and Families - Andy Frey, Hill Walker Ch 4. Child and Youth Mental Health Policy: Promise Without Fulfillment? - Mary E. FraserCh 5. Health Policy for Children and Youth - Kathleen Rounds, Thomas C. OrmsbyCh 6. Policies and Programs for Children and Youth With Disabilities - Susan L. Parish, Alison I. Whisnant Ch 7. Policies and Programs for Adolescent Substance Abuse - Jeffrey M. Jenson, Elizabeth K. Anthony, Matthew O. Howard Ch 8. Juvenile Justice Policies and Programs - William H. Barton Ch 9. Toward the Integration of Child, Youth, and Family Policy: Applying Principles of Risk, Resilience, and Ecological Theory - Jeffrey M. Jenson, Mark W. Fraser About the EditorsAbout the Authors
