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1. Behavioral Medicine

   A Social Worker's Guide

   By John S. Wodarski

   Health care costs and the effective management of health care are of primary importance and concern to federal, state, and local governments. Consequently, it is necessary to develop innovative, successful, and integrated cost-effective treatments and procedures. Behavioral Medicine presents a new...

   Published February 2nd 2009 by Routledge
2. Handbook of Social Work in Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse

   Edited by Carolyn Hilarski, John S. Wodarski, Marvin D. Feit

   The enlightening collection of new approaches to understanding sexual abuseWhen sexual abuse occurs, helping those directly affected can be a difficult and convoluted task. The Handbook of Social Work in Child & Adolescent Sexual Abuse is a comprehensive guide that provides the latest...

   Published February 21st 2008 by Routledge
3. Voices of African-American Teen Fathers

   "I'm Doing What I Got to Do"

   By Marvin D Feit, John S Wodarski, Angelia M Paschal

   Find out what it’s like to be young, African-American . . . and a fatherVoices of African-American Teen Fathers is an insightful look at adolescent pregnancy and parenthood through the eyes of fathers aged 14 to 19. This unique book features candid interviews with thirty teens who talk about...

   Published July 9th 2006 by Routledge
4. Comprehensive Mental Health Practice with Sex Offenders and Their Families

   By John S Wodarski, M. Carolyn Hilarski

   A comprehensive look at the many types of male and female sex offenders who victimize children, adolescents, and adultsComprehensive Mental Health Practice with Sex Offenders and Their Families presents practitioners, professionals, and policymakers with effective, user-friendly practice methods...

   Published May 22nd 2006 by Routledge
5. Juvenile Offenders and Mental Illness

   I Know Why the Caged Bird Cries

   By Marvin D Feit, John S Wodarski, Catherine Dulmus, Lisa A. Rapp-Paglicci

   Get the latest research on juvenile offenders who have a mental illnessMost youths in the juvenile justice system who have one or more mental disorders do not receive proper treatment or education, nor do they serve sentences appropriate for their crimes. Juvenile Offenders and Mental Illness: I...

   Published October 18th 2005 by Routledge
6. The Conundrum of Human Behavior in the Social Environment

   By Marvin D Feit, John S Wodarski

   Get the new educational standard under the Council of Social Work Education for human behavior and social environment studies!Critical thinking skills are an indispensable component of any educational program, but especially the HBSE curriculum. The Conundrum of Human Behavior in the Social...

   Published August 30th 2005 by Routledge
7. Kids and Violence

   The Invisible School Experience

   By Marvin D Feit, John S Wodarski, Catherine Dulmus, Karen Sowers

   Implement prevention interventions and policies to curb the cycle of violence in our schools!Kids and Violence: The Invisible School Experience examines overt and covert violence occurring in the school setting involving students, school personnel, and school policy, and highlights a level of...

   Published March 28th 2005 by Routledge
8. Voices of First Nations People

   Human Services Considerations

   By Marvin D Feit, John S Wodarski, Hilary N Weaver

   Be a more effective human service provider when working with native peoples! Voices of First Nations People contains extensive information on how issues such as gambling, drinking, homelessness, health, and parenting affect Native Americans. This text will help you more effectively provide and...

   Published December 13th 1998 by Routledge
9. Adolescent Substance Abuse

   An Empirical-Based Group Preventive Health Paradigm

   By Marvin D Feit, John S Wodarski

   Here is a comprehensive review of adolescent substance abuse issues and an expansive, empirically based curriculum for school-based programs to teach adolescents about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. The abuse of alcohol and other drugs among young people is a problem of alarming scope and...

   Published August 7th 1995 by Routledge
10. Capturing the Power of Diversity

    By Marvin D Feit, John S Wodarski, John H Ramey, Aaron R Mann

    This stimulating book explores the many ways in which social group workers approach diversity. Capturing the Power of Diversity represents a range of interests and approaches to the challenges faced by group workers throughout the world. It illustrates the complexity, creativity, and excitement of...

    Published July 12th 1995 by Routledge