Children and Families "At Promise"

Children and Families "At Promise"Shows how the labeling of children as "at risk" actually perpetuates the inequities, racism, and discrimination facing many families in America. This book critiques the currently popular "at risk" construct, drawing from historical, contextual, critical, and personal perspectives. It provides an alternative context for viewing children and their families as "at promise." A basic premise of the book is that the generalized use of the "at risk" label is

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