Social welfare and social services Books

Uber keine Ausbildung an Hochschulen ist in den letzten fUnfzehn Jahren mehr diskutiert worden und Uber keine wird wahrscheinlich auch noch in den nachsten Jahren mehr diskutiert werden, als Uber die Hochschulaus­ bildung im...

Die Projektgruppe "Weiterbildung im Bereich Sozialarbeit/ Sozial­ padagogik" im Arbeitsbereich Soziologie der Fernuniversitat legt hiermit ihren Endbericht vor. Das Projekt wurde eingerichtet, um fUr die konzeptionelle...

In the rhythmic pages of "Find Your Beat," Tim Eggebraaten, a retired police chief turned messenger of optimism, invites you on a journey through the melodies of life. With heartwarming stories and practical wisdom, he reveals the power of finding beauty...

Reggie Jarrell was adopted as a newborn by a childless couple who were part of his extended family. They agreed to let his teenaged birth mother be part of his life. But no one would speak of his birth father. Jarrell grew up in a loving home with...

In the midst of the Cold War, these children-many the sons and daughters of Greek leftists-became pawns in the global battle for democracy. In this powerful, un-put-downable narrative, Cardaras gives voice not only to Greek adoptees, but to international...

Winner of 2018 Caregiver Friendly Book Award-Today's Caregiver Magazine Finalist--2018 Next Generation Indie Awards Gold Medalist--2018 Living Now Book Awards Want to help elders live with more passion, dignity, joy and purpose? This person-centered...

The glorifying life of a police officer comes with a hefty price. Dive deeper into the world of law enforcement with John Underhill, an earnest and determined policeman who later left the police forces to become a private investigator. Throughout the...

While the premise of community policing is not new, Proactive Policing Leadership defines proactive policing from reactive policing, and provides foundation from which macro change may occur through proactive policing strategies. The Author pays special...

The readings in this collection are bound by a singular purpose: identifying effective strategies to reduce and prevent crime on America's streets and in her neighborhoods. For frontline law enforcement this is a central mission - a mission increasingly...

In 1878 the Criminal Investigation Department replaced Scotland Yard's corrupt and discredited Detective Branch.In this classic story of the early days of detection, Joan Lock tells the fascinating story of the creation of the CID, the scandal which...

The Bloodiest Prison Uprising in US Penal History provides lessons for present-day institutions involved in American corrections.This is the untold story of the man in charge, who was intimately involved in the bloody prison uprising, and how he later...

If you need hope, you need to read this book. You Are Me is a fascinating, heartening true story of one person's journey from becoming crippled with amnesia by a car accident to recovering and becoming a parent to children who each needed a second chance...

An American's Story is made up of the stories of James Ashmore's life in public service, to show people in a different way what a police officer's life really is, and because James wanted for these stories to be told before he is unable to,...

Badge on Campus contains the recollections of Floyd W. Gill while he was assigned to the Castro Valley Unified School District and the Dublin Unified School District as a School Resource Officer. Floyd changed the course of many young lives with his...

Despite being an act that is widely practiced under the guise of a significant number of States, little is known about the intrinsic realities of enforced disappearances. General literature on the topic is lacking, and laws that address the problem are...

This book is intended as a history and survey of large-scale emergency management policy in the United States. The field of emergency management is relatively new, and rapidly changing as new technology and technology-dependent societal systems emerge...

"Children of Dreams" is borne out of Lorilyn Roberts' shattered dreams. The inspiring story of turning stolen dreams into life-changing hope not only for her but two destitute children will bring tears to the reader as he identifies with her feelings of...

A Pacific Coast metropolis famous for beautiful beaches and perfect weather and an American municipality since 1850, San Diego is America's eighth-largest city. Known as America's "Finest City," it contains a wealth of history--evolutionary as well as...

Mystery surrounds the origins of Orlando's name, but the most probable explanation for its moniker dates back to the exploits of Orlando Reeves. While guarding Central Florida forts against Native American attacks, Reeves was alarmed in the middle of the...

In San Francisco, history is as close as the sound of the fire engines and trucks racing by, sirens wailing. The San Francisco Fire Department took shape, as did the city, from the ashes and embers of the Great Fire of 1906. In the tumultuous seaport...

Outreach and engagement initiatives are crucial in promoting community development and social change. This can be achieved through a number of methods including public policy and urban development. The Handbook of Research on Civic Engagement and Social...

The use of certain deterrent measures and supporting mechanisms of macroeconomic environmental policies is greatly important. As the environment continues to falter, it is increasingly imperative to develop new technologies and methodologies that have...

In a world of earthquakes, tsunamis, and hurricanes, it is evident that emergency response plans are crucial to solve problems, overcome challenges, and restore and improve communities affected by such negative events. Although the necessity for quick...

Today's practitioners and researchers are looking, now more than ever, at the ethical issues that are raised through the practice of social work and social services. As such, it is crucial that they are up-to-date on the latest data on how to address,...

Disaster management is an imperative area of concern for society on a global scale. Understanding how to best utilize information and communication technology to help manage emergency and disaster situations will lead to more effective advances and...

In order to protect and defend citizens, the foundational concepts of fairness and equality must be adhered to within any criminal justice system. When this is not the case, accountability of authorities should be pursued to maintain the integrity and...

Police psychology has become an integral part of present-day police agencies, providing support in the areas of personnel assessment, individual and organizational intervention, consultation, and operational assistance. Research-based resources...

Creating a safe and trusting environment is a pivotal concern within any professional setting. By increasing awareness and providing accurate information, misbehavior problems can more easily be prevented. Sexual Misconduct in the Education and Human...

Le Vrai et l'Unique Secret de la Réussite est un livre à caractère spirituel et social. Ainsi, vous y trouverez ce qui est nécessaire et utile dans la vie. En fait, ce livre contient des points essentiels tels que: - Le...

He was adopted. At almost five, Paul Aubin couldn't believe what his "parents" were telling him; he was an adopted child they loved very much, though weren't related to in blood. However, it wasn't until he was an adult that Paul began the search for his...

"...Not knowing what I was once again called to the school to discuss, I opened the door to the greatest challenge yet. There stood a little girl holding two long braids in her hand, sobbing. The look on the faces of the teacher, principal, mother of the...

Multicultural aspects of psychology have received some attention in the literature in the last decade. A number of texts currently address these significant concerns, for example, Counseling the Culturally Different (Sue & Sue, 2008); Handbook of...

This handbook addresses universal developmental and cultural factors contributing to child and adolescent mental health and well-being across the globe. It examines sociocultural contexts of development and identifies children's and adolescents'...

This volume examines ways in which service delivery to individuals with autism can be improved from both ends of the basic-applied research spectrum. It introduces the concept of translational scholarship and examines real-world value in developing...

""Sveriges Krig Med Staden Bremen Och Politik I Samband Darmed Aren 1665-1666"" �����r en historisk bok skriven av Karl Gustaf Lundqvist och publicerad 1893. Boken behandlar Sveriges krig med staden Bremen under ������ren 1665-1666 och den politiska...

Social Salvation is a book written by Washington Gladden in 1902. The book is a call to action for Christians to become more involved in social issues and to work towards social justice. Gladden argues that Christianity has a responsibility to address...

Bodyke: A Chapter In The History Of Irish Landlordism is a historical book written by Henry Norman and originally published in 1887. The book is a detailed account of the events that took place in the small village of Bodyke, County Clare, Ireland,...

Das Buch ""Bismarck, 1888-1898: Nach Authentischen Quellen"" wurde im Jahr 1899 von E. Von Redern ver������ffentlicht. Es handelt sich um eine Biographie �����ber Otto von Bismarck, der von 1871 bis 1890 als erster Reichskanzler des Deutschen Reiches...

Bishop Potter: The People's Friend (1910) is a biography written by Harriette A. Keyser. The book chronicles the life and career of Bishop Henry Codman Potter, a prominent figure in the Episcopal Church in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Potter...

Written by a psychologist who has worked with families and foster children for 11 years, Treating Families and Children in the Child Protective System is designed for therapists, social workers, family preservationists, court officers, attorneys, judges,...

Loss and consequent grief permeates nearly every life changing event, from death to health concerns to dislocation to relationship breakdown to betrayal to natural disaster to faith issues. Yet, while we know about particular events of loss...

The Seventh Earl of Shaftesbury, K. G., As Social Reformer is a book written by Edwin Hodder in 1897. The book is a biography of the Seventh Earl of Shaftesbury, who was a prominent social reformer in Victorian England. The book provides a detailed...

Vindiciae Hispanicae est liber auctore Joanne-Jacobo Chifflet, editus anno MDCL. In hoc libro, auctor arcana regia Hispaniae, quae ad publicum pacis bonum pertinent, luce donat. Liber hoc argumentum habet de historia et statu Hispaniae, et defendit eam a...

""Die Teutsche Nation: An Ihre Konige Und Fursten Nach Dem Zweiten Unglucklichen Feldzug Gegen Die Westfranken (1794)"" ist ein anonymes Buch, das im Jahr 1794 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Es ist eine politische Schrift, die sich an die deutschen...

Die ""Die Von Kaiser Joseph II In Seinen Staaten Zwar Gegrundete Aber Von Der Romischen Hierarchie Untergrabene Toleranz"" ist ein Buch von Georg Michael Eisenbach aus dem Jahr 1789. Das Buch beschreibt die Bem�����hungen von Kaiser Joseph II, die...