Interventions With Children And Youth In Canada

Interventions with Children and Youth in Canada provides an introduction to the structural and strengths-based approach to working with at-risk children and youth. Weaving discussions of class, cultural analysis, and Aboriginal issues throughout, the text helps students develop the skills required to practice effective helping relationships. Interdisciplinary in scope, the text integrates information from Canadian medical, psychological, sociological, and educational sources, reflecting the way social workers and child and youth care workers practice their craft. The comprehensive exploration of both the theory and practical application of working with children and youth makes Interventions with Children and Youth in Canada a valuable tool for both practicing and aspiring social workers.