Includes bibliographical references (p. [197]-220) and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Theories of community influence -- Assessing neighbourhood and community characteristics -- The influence of neighbourhood and community characteristics on families and children -- Children and young people in communities -- Community interventions and policy -- Community interventions aimed at early child development and parenting problems -- Children's participation in community consultation and planning -- Schools as communities and schools within communities -- Community based approaches to youth safety and juvenile crime -- Conclusions.
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