Case studies in community psychology practice : a global lens / Geraldine L. Palmer [et al.].

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Palmer, Geraldine L., author.

Rogers, Todd L., author.

Viola, Judah, author.

Engel, Maronica, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Social sciences--Textbooks.

Social sciences.

Psychology--Textbooks.

Psychology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] Rebus Community 2022.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

There is no better way to demonstrate the work and impact of community psychologists and allies than by showcasing actual projects conducted in partnership with communities. This textbook displays this work in a dynamic case study format that will ignite students' desire and passion to study and become future community psychologists or those whose heart beats with the beloved community. You can find community psychologists and allies partnering with communities to change racist policies, end health disparities, create alternate settings for youth, foster community-based models to heal trauma, evaluate programs, and much more!

Contents:

I. Part One: Community Building

1. Cultural Development in Underrepresented Communities: Using an Empowerment and Citizen Participation Approach

2. Dare2Dialogue: Promoting Inclusion Through Storytelling and Dialogue

3. Green Space Programs as a Shared Growth and Communal Process: A Somali Gardener’s Journey in Minnesota

II. Part Two: Global Perspectives

4. Better Together: Creating Alternative Settings to Reduce Conflict Among Youth in Lebanon

5. Promoting Community-Driven Change in Family and Community Systems to Support Girls’ Holistic Development in Senegal

III. Part Three: Evaluation Research

6. Lessons from Conducting an Equity-Focused, Participatory Needs Assessment

7. Program Evaluation: A Fundamental Component in Effective Community Practice

8. Showing up and Standing with: An Intersectional Approach to a Participatory Evaluation of a Housing First Program

IV. Part Four: Community and Public Health

9. A Plan for Prevention: Measuring Equity from the Start

10. Working with Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

11. Journeying Past Hurt: Creating and Sustaining Trauma-Informed Healing Practices With Black Pregnant and Parenting Mothers

Notes:

Description based on print resource