Children and Families in Communities: Theory, Research, Policy and Practice

Foreword.

Preface.

1 Introduction.

2 Theories of Community Influence.

3 Assessing Neighbourhood and Community Characteristics.

4 The Influence of Neighbourhood and Community Characteristics on Families and Children.

5 Children and Young People in Communities.

6 Community Interventions and Policy.

7 Community Interventions Aimed at Early Child Development and Parenting Problems.

8 Children’s Participation in Community Consultation and Planning.

9 Schools as Communities and Schools within Communities.

10 Community Based Approaches to Youth Safety and Juvenile Crime.

11 Conclusions.

References.

Index.