Human Services

Provides over 1,500 A-Z definitions of terms from the field of social care, concentrating on social work as a significant area within this field. Covers social work theories, methods, policies, organisations, and statutes, as well as key terms from interdisciplinary topics such as health and education.

Provides basic health information on domestic violence. It describes the many forms of physical and emotional abuse, and discusses the physical, mental, and social effects of violence against intimate partners, children, teens, the elderly, immigrants, and other populations; gives strategies for prevention and intervention.

Covers many common addictions, including alcoholism, gambling, and OxyContin, as well as their relating behaviors.

Provides detailed information on mental disorders and conditions. Also features entries for prescription, alternative and over-the-counter drugs, as well as the various therapies used to treat mental disorders.

Offers a unique interdisciplinary approach inclusive across all counseling disciplines and features contributions from over 110 highly regarded experts in counselor education, research, and practice.