Realizing social justice : the challenge of preventive interventions / edited by Maureen E. Kenny ... [et al.]. - 1st ed. - Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2009. - xviii, 322 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Promoting positive development and social justice through prevention : a legacy for the future / Maureen E. Kenny and John L. Romano -- Advancing prevention, health promotion, and social justice through practical integration of prevention science and practice / Le'Roy E. Reese, John Harvey Wingfield, and Daniel Blumenthal -- Prevention as a mechanism for promoting positive development in the context of risk : principles of best practice / Mary Walsh, Jillian DePaul, and Jenny Park-Taylor -- The role of prevention in psychology's social justice agenda / Elizabeth M. Vera, Larisa Buhin, and Anthony Isacco -- Evaluating contemporary social programs : challenges and opportunities / Francine Jacobs and Jessica Goldberg. Prevention : ethics, responsibility, and commitment to public well-being / Jonathan P. Schwartz and Sally M. Hage -- Training primary preventionists to make a difference in people's lives / James M. O'Neil and Preston A. Britner -- Fostering a healthy climate for diversity / Connie R. Matthews, Shanti Pepper, and Peggy Lorah -- Promoting healthy lifestyles / Theresa L. Byrd and Belinda Reininger -- Developing healthy family relationships / Michael Waldo, Arthur M. Horne, and Maureen E. Kenny -- Development of a positive school climate / Kris Bosworth, Pamela Orpinas, and Katie Hein -- Creating healthy work organizations / David M. DeJoy and Mark G. Wilson -- Collaboration for building strong communities : two examples / Victoria L. Banyard and Lisa Goodman.

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Mental illness--Prevention.
Preventive mental health services.
Social justice.

RA790.5 / .R388 2009