Respecting Residential Work with Children [Hardcover]

James R. Harris Jr. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 25, 2003

Respecting Residential Work with Children is a timely and excellent resource for learning about residential treatment programs for youth and for anyone working with youth in residential treatment. This book is a must have for administrators, program managers, and of particular interest to line staff providing direct care and supervision of youth in care. Chapters include: Milieu Therapy, Differentiating Agency and Staff Roles, Behavior Management Review, Human Stage Development, Ethics in Our Field, Issues of Grief, Loss and Trauma, The Workforce Crisis, Establishing Diversity in the Milieu, and Education.

Editorial Reviews

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A wonderful book! Having worked in the field for forty years, I know a good book when I read one. -- R.I. Rep. Maxine Shavers, April, 2003

One of the most insightful observations of children's treatment systems. We all should be reading Jim Harris! -- Jerry Hatfield, Community College of Rhode Island, April 2003

This text is an excellent resource for any residential staff worker. -- Cindy Bacon, RI-DCYF, Licensing Division, April, 2003

About the Author

Jim Harris has worked in the child welfare field for well over a decade. He has held every position in the children's residential field, from direct care worker, to clinician, to administrator. He is a proven lobbyist, and tenacious advocate on behalf of children's issues. Still an administrator in the human services field, Mr. Harris continues to devote his professional career to helping ensure the best possible services for youth in residential placement, and for their families.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 163 pages
• Publisher: NEARI Press (February 25, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1929657218
• ISBN-13: 978-1929657216
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,554,640 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Mandated reading for residential workers, April 6, 2009

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This review is from: Respecting Residential Work with Children (Hardcover)

This book should be required reading for all residential providers, from upper management to direct care workers. It is an easy read, has little psychobabble and has valuable information for working in a mileu treatment setting. I recommend it without hesitation. It is clear, concise and well-written.