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First edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 322 pages) : illustrations |
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Description based on print version record. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
Promoting positive development and social justice through prevention : a legacy for the future / Maureen E. Kenny and John L. Romano -- Advancing prevention, health promotion, and social justice through practical integration of prevention science and practice / Le'Roy E. Reese, John Harvey Wingfield, and Daniel Blumenthal -- Prevention as a mechanism for promoting positive development in the context of risk : principles of best practice / Mary Walsh, Jillian DePaul, and Jenny Park-Taylor -- The role of prevention in psychology's social justice agenda / Elizabeth M. Vera, Larisa Buhin, and Anthony Isacco -- Evaluating contemporary social programs : challenges and opportunities / Francine Jacobs and Jessica Goldberg. |
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Prevention : ethics, responsibility, and commitment to public well-being / Jonathan P. Schwartz and Sally M. Hage -- Training primary preventionists to make a difference in people's lives / James M. O'Neil and Preston A. Britner -- Fostering a healthy climate for diversity / Connie R. Matthews, Shanti Pepper, and Peggy Lorah -- Promoting healthy lifestyles / Theresa L. Byrd and Belinda Reininger -- Developing healthy family relationships / Michael Waldo, Arthur M. Horne, and Maureen E. Kenny -- Development of a positive school climate / Kris Bosworth, Pamela Orpinas, and Katie Hein -- Creating healthy work organizations / David M. DeJoy and Mark G. Wilson -- Collaboration for building strong communities : two examples / Victoria L. Banyard and Lisa Goodman. |
| Summary |
"This volume reinvigorates the field of prevention by presenting a renewed vision suited to the needs of a diverse U.S. population. The editors emphasize the potential of prevention to promote positive development across the life span and to foster social justice. Part I presents the theoretical, conceptual, methodological, and ethical foundations that inform a social justice vision of prevention. Part II examines the design, conduct, and assessment of preventive interventions in a variety of contexts (community, workplace, school, family) and across various targeted psychopathologies or "bad behaviors, " such as depression, aggressive/delinquent youth, job "burnout, " domestic violence, poor health practices, and racism/sexism. Contributors focus on theory, research, practice, and training in prevention as well as the philosophical, public policy, and economic issues that impact the prevention efforts by psychologists and other helping professionals. This key text defines the field while offering scholars, practitioners, and graduate students a state-of-the-art resource to guide further directions in the science and practice of prevention"--Jacket. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2009 APA, all rights reserved). |
| Note |
GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Mental illness -- Prevention.
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Preventive mental health services.
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Social justice.
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| Added Author |
Kenny, Maureen E.
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American Psychological Association.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Realizing social justice. Washington, D.C. : American Psychological Association, c 2009 9781433804113 (OCoLC)233678681 |
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