Social services and welfare, criminology Books

""Is It Utopian? A Plea For The Evangelization Of The Masses By Voluntary Lay Help"" is a book written by Charles Bullock in 1880. The book is a call to action for laypeople to get involved in the evangelization of the masses. Bullock argues that the...

Le livre ""Essai Sur L'Histoire De La Justice Criminelle A Bordeaux Pendant Le Moyen Age Du XII Au XVI Siecle: Discours De Rentree (1857)"" �����crit par Brochon, Etienne Henry est une analyse approfondie de l'histoire de la justice criminelle ������...

""Medicinam Legalem Teichmeyerianam Tabulis Expressit"" est opus magnum auctore Bernhold, Johanne Michaele, anno MDCCLX editum. In hoc libro, autor descriptionem completam medicinae legalis Teichmeyerianae praebet, quae tabulis expressa est. Tabulae haec...

Prison-reformation has been a controversial and politically charged issue in Kenya. In the past it has elicited such legendary and emotional responses as 'What reforms? Prisons are not supposed to be five star hotels!' Recently, however, there has been a...

Medical expenditure has become a heavy burden on the public sector and the family system in many countries. Expanding the coverage and reimbursement of medical insurance has become a common way to reduce the burden. This book will elaborate on how...

This book is a compilation of testimonials from Moms across the country. They have shared their stories of love, heartbreak, joy, loss, surprise, and everything that truly defines being a MOM. Period.

In this book, adult educators and social change facilitators from 10 countries share stories that describe how they worked with others and were inspired to do something different, outside the norm, in their communities and societies. Whether it is a...

A must read for anyone with interest in decoding the alchemy of adoption.Within the covers of this book there are the voices of Indian families who opted for parenthood through adoption. Set in the backdrop of the Indian social landscape, 'Voices from...

"Understanding The Threat of Bioterrorism" is a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted landscape of bioterrorism, authored by experts in the fields of biosafety, biosecurity, and counterterrorism. Delving into the intricate web of bioterror...

Seit der Flüchtlingskrise 2015 herrscht eine große Debatte über die Integration von Flüchtlingen in Deutschland. Überwiegende Einigkeit besteht darin, dass zur Integration ausreichende Kenntnisse der deutschen Sprache, ein Arbeitsplatz und eine Wohnung...

Der Begriff „Erfolg" hat zahlreiche Bedeutungen: die Erreichung von Zielen, Wirksamkeit, Fortschritt, Qualität, Effektivität oder Effizienz. Doch was bedeutet Erfolg in der Sozialen Arbeit und wie können SozialarbeiterInnen diesen beeinflussen? Welche...

Wie stellen wir uns einen Obdachlosen vor? Zumeist als einen bettelnden, ungepflegten Mann. Nur sehr selten trifft man auf Straße obdachlose Frauen. Stellen wir uns Frauen in der Obdachlosigkeit vor, sind es eher misshandelte Frauen oder Prostituierte...

Sich freiwillig Schmerz zuzufügen, finden die meisten Menschen abschreckend und nicht nachvollziehbar. Dennoch gibt es bei vielen Jugendlichen ein impulsives selbstverletzendes Verhalten, das oft zur Sucht wird. Die Betroffenen fügen sich Schmerz zu,...

Seminar paper from the year 2010 in the subject Sociology - Law and Delinquency, grade: 1,7, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, language: English, abstract: Statistics are one of the basic instruments on which our society relies. They are for...

Today's public schools are in peril. High drop-out rates among our youth, teen pregnancy at an all-time high and parental apathy pervade mainstream American schools. Many schools and school districts are beginning to offer alternative means of educating...

Gender portrayals have known significant changes in print advertising over the last decades, but gender stereotypes remain widely controversial in the world of advertising nowadays. The verbal and visual language of advertising may reflect a ...

Being a newcomer is a great challenge we all face. It creates uncertainty, along with a need for new knowledge and skills in order to master a new job. This is the focus of my thesis - how newcomers learn to master their new job and how these learning...

With the effect of Mothers Against Drunk Driving(MADD) and some other citizen activist groups, antidrunk driving policies led to adoption of deterrentbased laws. However, research findings on the effectsof those laws are mixed and cannot explain...

Forensic document examination in handwriting and signature cases can be complicated by writers with motor disorder conditions such as Parkinson's disease and essential tremor. These conditions are more prevalent among the elderly and legal issues arise...

Current research suggests that families who experience neglect have multiple economic and clinical needs. However little is known about the interrelationship between these diverse needs and what kinds of services best alleviate their impact. Service...

The challenges of retaining populations in treatment services who are hard-to-reach and suffer from multiple health issues continue to be studied. Informing health professionals about the latest knowledge in this regard is vital. This book can be used by...

This book explores how philanthropy is perceived and practiced in a predominantly Muslim society. It is the first academic quantification of philanthropic giving and volunteering using a representative sample of the Egyptian population, providing the...

This book is about the need for social reform programs along with the Department of Corrections to gain more appropriate and more satisfying treatments for affected individuals. Studies have shown that more inmates, upon release from incarceration, have...

From shootouts, suicide by cop, and violence of all kinds, to working undercover, and violent SWAT operations, this fast moving and hardhitting account puts you on the street with both the humor and the horror that real cops encounter. So, buckle up and...

Author Cellura provides new insight into the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. He firmly establishes that suspect Lee Harvey Oswald was not the "lone nut" sniper who gunned the President down from a sixth-floor window of...

TRUTH, LIES & ALZHEIMER'S Its Secret Faces is a concise guide to navigating the heartbreaking challenges of having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.Through a rich trove of stories culled from her years in the...

Critical incidents and career-altering traumas are daily risks that law enforcement officers must face. But, too often, officers turn to maladaptive habits to cope. Is there a better way? In Body, Mind, and Badge: Strategies for Navigating Trauma and...

36 True Crime Stories of Murder & MayhemReaders love this series - More than 2,000 five-star reviews on Amazon and Goodreads.Volumes 4, 5, and 6 of the True Crime Case Histories Series (2021)A quick word of warning. The true crime short stories...

Zwölf wahre KriminalgeschichtenBand 5 der „True Crime"-Serie (2020)Diejenigen unter Ihnen, die mit meinen früheren Büchern der „True Crime"-Serie vertraut sind, wissen, dass ich immer mit einem kurzen Wort der Warnung beginne: Echte Kriminalfälle sind...

36 wahre KriminalgeschichtenDie Leser lieben diese Serie - mehr als 1.400 Fünf-Sterne-Bewertungen auf Amazon und Goodreads.Sammlung von drei Bänden: Bände 4, 5 und 6 der „True Crime"-Serie (2021)Ein kurzes Wort der Warnung. Die Kurzgeschichten aus dem...

Have you ever said yes when you should have said no, especially in your workplace and to someone you thought was trustworthy?Holly Pasut, widow and single mother of three children, was a nationally recognized real estate agent in a booming market. Then...

"Al Sheppard was on the front lines of the most difficult job in police work. E-Men risk their lives every day in many different ways. They are great cops, and Al's memoir is right on the mark." -Detective Sgt. Joseph Coffey, NYPD, Ret., Author of The...

A True Story of a Whistleblower's Fight for Justice.Jennifer McGuire stood up to the Executive's intimidation and corruption at the Corporation. The remarkable and inspiring account that those in the wrong never wanted told.Every employee deserves...

¿Sientes fascinación por el mundo oculto del crimen organizado?¿Quieres descubrir qué familia sirvió de inspiración para la aclamada serie de televisión Los Soprano?Si quieres descubrir los secretos de una de las organizaciones criminales más notorias de...

La familia Gambino es un ejemplo paradigmático de las familias del crimen organizado, sus luchas internas y diversos estilos de liderazgo han definido la era de la mafia. Desde principios del siglo XX, la familia ha pasado por una serie de nombres y...

Dive into the clandestine world of one of the most notorious crime syndicates in American history with this comprehensive book on the Colombo Mafia Crime Family. This meticulously researched work unveils the dark and complex web of activities, power...

Dive into the clandestine world of one of New York's most enigmatic and feared crime syndicates with this comprehensive exploration of the Bonanno Mafia Crime Family. This meticulously researched book unveils the dark and complex web of activities,...

When I confronted with a mini-stroke, I recognised the symptoms immediately. The feeling within myself, was like being caught in the high-beam headlights of a car and not knowing what's behind them except I was caught up in fear, fright and a sense of...

Family Life Education with Diverse Populations provides readers with research-based strategies for designing and implementing culturally appropriate family life education programming with various populations. Each chapter is written by a member of the...

The third edition of Social Work Policy Practice: Changing Our Community, Nation, and the World demystifies policymaking for social work students and demonstrates why policy practice is a critical dimension of social work. The text provides a...

Inside the Criminal Justice Organization: An Anthology for Practitioners features a carefully curated selection of readings that help students better understand the inner workings of justice-based organizations. Designed to provide criminal justice...

Current Issues in Corrections explores a variety of the most timely and salient challenges facing the correctional system. The text is comprised of chapters written by experts in the field who have experience as both academic and criminal justice...

Facing death is one of the most difficult and challenging things in life. Patricia's stirring and emotional personal journey through the deaths of eight family members, empowers you to transform your fear of death and loss into a deeper appreciation of...

Sisterly Love Endures, Guidance for the Caregiver is a memoir of the caregiving journey of two sisters. What starts out as a response to a need for help for one sister, ends up with a heart that was forever changed in the other. You are invited to...