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<p><P>An important characteristic of abuse-prone families has been found to be isolation from supportive ties. This volume encourages programmes and policies to incorporate social support into abuse prevention.</p> <P>The author delineates the challenges and strategies involved in promoting social support; describes natural and formal social networks; analyzes the social isolation experienced by at-risk families; evaluates the effectiveness of various interventions, such as home visit programmes; and addresses the practical challenges of integrating research, policy and practice. Thompson concludes by suggesting that social support be framed in the larger context of child welfare reform.</p> <h3>Booknews</h3> <p>Noting that families in which children suffer abuse or neglect tend to be isolated from friends, family, and neighbors, synthesizes the recent research and experiences that can help design an intervention program to increase social support for at- risk families in the hope of preventing such maltreatment. Describes natural social networks and their effects; outlines intervention strategies; and suggests how to integrate research, practice, and policy into successful program

Author

Thompson, Ross A.

Publisher

SAGE Publications, Incorporated

Published

1995

Language

EN

ISBN

9780803955950

Subjects

Social Science, Social_sciences