Social Justice and Culturally Relevant Prevention

Horne, A

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Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Sage Publications, Incorporated
ISBN:	1-4522-5796-5 (1452257965)
ISBN-13:	978-1-4522-5796-9 (9781452257969)
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2013
Publish Date:	12/12
Weight:	0.00 Lbs.
Pages:	72
Carton Quantity:	106
Subject Class:	PSY (Psychiatry and Psychology)
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 90 days provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
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ISSN Series:	Prevention Practice Kit
Abstract:	This third book in the Prevention Practice Kit introduces the topics of social justice and cultural relevance in prevention practice.and increasingly important trend in the 21st century. Covering a wide range of research in this field, the authors skillfully help the readers understand, design, and implement social justice-driven, culturally relevant prevention efforts. The book presents concrete examples of programs that attempt to address issues of social injustice and cultural relevance. These examples are based on the authors' real world experiences engaging in culturally responsive prevention guided by a social justice agenda. The reader will have opportunities for conversation about some of the more challenging aspects of infusing social justice and cultural relevance into one.s prevention efforts, and includes a series of learning exercises to promote these conversations.