Social Work in Schools: Principles and Practice (Clinical Practice with Children, Adolescents, and Families)

"This accessible and authoritative text gives social workers the tools they need for effective and ethical practice in school settings. Readers learn practical skills for observation, assessment, intervention, and research that will enable them to respond to the needs of diverse students from preschool through the secondary grades. The book presents strategies for dealing with particular problems, such as violence, trauma, parental absence, substance abuse, bereavement, and mental health concerns. Also reviewed are developmental issues that can interfere with school success. Specific guidelines for implementing interventions, including group work, are provided. Student-friendly features include many concrete examples; study and discussion questions; and reproducible letters, forms, and checklists."--Jacket Front Matter 1 Chapter 1 19 Chapter 2 47 Chapter 3 72 Chapter 4 89 Chapter 5 107 Chapter 6 123 Chapter 7 139 Chapter 8 155 Chapter 9 173 Chapter 10 196 Chapter 11 215 Chapter 12 229 Chapter 13 245 Chapter 14 266 Chapter 15 280 Chapter 16 298 References 314 Index 329 Linda Openshaw ; Series Editor's Note By Nancy Boyd Webb. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.