Co-authored by eminent scholars in the field, this book surveys the processes and outcomes of child welfare services in the US, drawing global parallels in order to capture the challenges, tensions, and opportunities facing child welfare services.Written in a clear and accessible manner, the book outlines which child welfare system reforms are likely to have the greatest benefit for at-risk and maltreated children and families. Chapters cover crucial debates and initiatives mapping...

There may be no other social problem so common, yet so little understood by the general public, as child abuse and neglect. This book is intended to help remedy that situation. After the Cradle Falls integrates examples from folklore, songs, and news articles with the latest summary of empirical research to create an accessible and engaging work intended to provoke the reader to think about how to address the issue of child abuse and neglect in America. Written in a conversational...

In "What a Young Wife Ought to Know," Emma F. Angell Drake offers a unique perspective on marriage, motherhood, and women's health in the early 20th century. Written in a straightforward, instructional style, the book serves as both a guide and a companion for young wives navigating the complexities of domestic life. Grounded in a progressive understanding of female sexuality and reproductive health, Drake's work challenges the era's prevailing conventions by advocating for informed choice...