Investing in children, youth, families, and communities : strengths-based research and policy / edited by Kenneth I. Maton ... [et al.].

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Published: Washington, DC : APA Books, c2004.
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Summary:"A transformative theme - from deficits to strengths - emerges in this book, as it surveys the mounting evidence that programs that shore up resilience can and do work. Empirically rich chapters show how children, youth, families, and communities can be vital resources in countering the challenges posed by violence, abuse, neglect, and other obstacles to development. It provides concrete examples of programs that recognize, strengthen, and marshal the abilities of individuals and groups traditionally assumed to be deficient or in need of "fixing." Uniquely, this book also extends the scientific findings to real-world program and policy implications."--BOOK JACKET.
Physical Description:xiv, 380 p. ; 26 cm.
Notes:Bib#: 873716
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Language:English
ISBN:1591470625
Bib#:873716