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"This book is a road map for teachers and school leaders who need to meet the needs of increasing numbers of Newcomers and other English learners (ELs)"--Back cover.

"Civilized societies attempt to take care of the most vulnerable among them. This includes children who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned--who, as a result, may end up in foster care. Readers will come to a more comprehensive understanding of the types of foster care, the benefits and potential pitfalls of such care, and how to navigate within a system designed to safeguard the individuals it serves. Helpful elements that augment the text include a section dispelling common myths surrounding foster care and questions about the system that may be posed to a qualified social worker"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the impact of sexual violence or harassment on victims, and discusses how to get started on the way to recovery, from reporting an incident to long-term strategies for self-care.

Harm reduction is a philosophy that accepts the idea that drug use is inevitable and that making it safer is a more realistic approach to drug addiction. Examines issues with the concept of harm reduction and discusses if making risky behavior safer is the right solution.

Describes tools people with different kinds of disabilities use in everyday life, including braille, sign language, and ramps.

Are you interested in a career that allows you to truly make a difference? If so, a career helping seniors might be the right fit for you. Those who specialize in the health and welfare of older people have great job satisfaction and fulfillment in their work. This book will walk you through different career options (and the necessary education) and describe how to get a head start by volunteering to help seniors, as well as potential salaries and the job outlook for those in senior welfare careers. If you're thinking about spending your life making a real difference to people's lives, you're in the right place! The Careers Making A Difference series provides information on nine important and interesting careers that make a difference in and improve the whole of society. Each book in the series describes the careers available in the field, plus valuable information on education, training, salaries, job outlook, and job satisfaction.

Helping people with disabilities is one of the most rewarding career fields imaginable. From social work to mental health therapy, there are a variety of opportunities that allow you to give back to people who are differently abled than those around them. This book walks you through different types of disabilities, volunteer opportunities that will help you learn if this might be a good field for you, education and training required for different types of careers in this field, as well as salaries, job satisfaction, and the expectations for career growth in the next ten years. If you think that a job helping people with disabilities could be a good fit for you, you're in the right place! The Careers Making A Difference series provides information on nine important and interesting careers that make a difference in and improve the whole of society. Each book in the series describes the careers available in the field, plus valuable information on education, training, salaries, job outlook, and job satisfaction.

Whether you realize it or not, it's likely that a family you know has been affected by addiction. It's estimated that one out of every ten Americans struggles with drug or alcohol addiction. As the addiction crisis continues to grow, so does the need for caring, compassionate people who understand addiction and the recovery process. If you're a nonjudgmental person who wants to help others overcome their issues and live their best lives, a career in helping people with addiction may be a good fit for you. In this book, we'll discuss different types of addiction, how to get started helping people with addiction before you go to college, and the types of careers you can have in this field after you earn a degree. The Careers Making A Difference series provides information on nine important and interesting careers that make a difference in and improve the whole of society. Each book in the series describes the careers available in the field, plus valuable information on education, training, salaries, job outlook, and job satisfaction.

A guide for those that want to work with those who are impoverished, including working with the Red Cross, in social service, healthcare and more, while discussing what type of shooling is needed and how to volunteer.

This powerful memoir weaves the stories of valiant women who survived the Rwandan genocide with the struggle of their champion, Karen Sherman, to recover from her own history of abuse. The strength of these women helped Karen find her own way--through conflict zones and confrontations with corrupt officials to a renewed commitment to her family.