Fathering at risk helping nonresidential fathers - Dudley, James R. (Springer Pub. Co., 2001)
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 300-317) and index
Foreword; Preface; PART I: Why Fathering Is at Risk; PART II: What We Can Do; PART III: Professional Practice Considerations in Work With Fathers at Risk; PART IV: Policies and Programs to Assist Fathers at Risk; Afterword: Visioning a Future for Fathering; Appendix: Fathers' Organizations and Web Sites; References; Index
This book profiles three groups of nonresidential fathers--teens, older fathers, and unmarried or divorced fathers. It promotes a fuller understanding of their problems, and offers an array of strategies for involving them in their children's lives. Utilizing a strengths perspective, the authors move beyond the realm of theory to present specific intervention strategies that have helped many diverse groups of fathers and potential fathers. Throughout, case examples illustrate key program issues. Discussion questions at the end of each chapter and reflection questions throughout promote integra