Social Policy for Children and Families: A Risk and Resilience Perspective (4th Edition)

Written in a conversational and applied style, Social Policy for Children and Families is an award-winning text that incorporates cutting-edge research across various policy sectors in the human services. This fourth edition, edited by William James Hall III and Paul J. Lanier in collaboration with Jeffrey M. Jenson and Mark W. Fraser, provides comprehensive and balanced coverage of critical social issues. The content explores the intersection of risk and resilience through the lenses of poverty, child welfare, education, public health, developmental challenges, substance use, immigration, juvenile justice, and gun violence.

This book serves as an essential resource for students in graduate and upper-level undergraduate courses, as well as for elected officials and policy makers. It offers a deep dive into the evolution of policies aimed at preventing problem behaviors and promoting the long-term well-being of children and families in a complex social landscape.

Product Details

• Title: Social Policy for Children and Families: A Risk and Resilience Perspective
• Editor: William James Hall III, Paul J. Lanier, Jeffrey M. Jenson, Mark W. Fraser
• Edition: Fourth Edition
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1544371489
• ISBN-13: 978-1544371481
• Publication Date: August 10, 2021