Jack C. Westman Books

Defining child abuse and neglect as a public health crisis, this volume explores their connections to injuries, mental health issues, and socio-economic factors like poverty. The author highlights juvenile ageism and the assumption of parental competence as key contributors to the problem. Offering practical solutions, the book advocates for a balanced approach to the rights of parents and children, addressing the varied needs of families. A comprehensive prevention model is proposed, incorporating primary, secondary, and tertiary interventions to tackle these complex challenges.

The book emphasizes the critical need for collaboration between the U.S. and China, highlighting their shared interests and the potential for joint leadership in addressing global challenges. It presents a framework for establishing common values and unity between these two major nations, suggesting that their cooperation is essential for the future of humanity and the planet. Through various perspectives, it explores the possibility of overcoming differences to foster a united approach to global issues, urging readers to consider the implications of this partnership.

Licensing Parents addresses the relationship between poverty, unemployment, and other socio-economic issues to competent parenting in a unique and creative manner. Examines why the current generation of children and youth is the first in our nation's history to be less well-off- psychologically, socially, and morally- than their parents were at the same age. schovat popis

The book explores the gap between initiatives aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy and the lack of support for adolescent parents, highlighting this issue as a significant public health crisis in America. It proposes a viable legal framework designed to ensure that young parents are equipped with the necessary resources and environments to raise competent children.