Public Policy Analysis : an integrated approach / by Dunn, William N.

Table of Contents: “…Preface -- Methodology of policy analysis -- The process of policy analysis -- Policy analysis in the policy-making process -- Methods of policy analysis -- Structuring policy problems -- Forecasting expected policy outcomes -- Prescribing preferred policies -- Monitoring observed policy outcomes -- Evaluating policy performance -- Methods of policy communication -- Developing policy arguments -- Communicating policy analysis -- Appendix 1: Policy issue papers -- Appendix 2: Executive summaries -- Appendix 3: Policy memoranda -- Appendix 4: Oral briefings -- Index.…”
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Therapeutic Assessment and Intervention in Childcare Legal Proceedings : engaging families in successful rehabilitation / by Davies, Mike (Psychotherapist)

Table of Contents: “…Expert Witness or Psychotherapist : A personal developmental account -- Context and Review of the Key Issues : Parents, parenting and child protection in a risk-aversive culture -- Research Questions, Method, and Emerging Themes : A reflexive journey -- Five Case Studies : Examples of engagement in therapy and successful rehabilitation -- A Working Framework : "No chance, some chance, every chance" of engagement in therapy and successful rehabilitation -- Influence of Legal/Professional Context on Parental and Professional Activity -- Critical Aspects of Therapy : The who, how, and where, of creating a therapeutic context -- Multi-dimensional Therapeutic Work -- Conclusions.…”
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