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OverviewFrom Ecstasy to Agony and Back presents the journey of adolescent street drug-addicts-from psychological brokenness resulting from family disruption to the process of mending; from abuse, trauma and vulnerability to building up of self-esteem, talents and personality; and finally to the process of moving off the streets. Based on the author′s experience of working with the street children for over 26 years, the book explores the universe of street children interestingly, yet empathetically. The author discusses laws and policies affecting street children; root causes and their effects on them and their families; and the various stakeholders like agencies, employers, and institutions involved in their care and guidance. The participatory action research discussed here views children as their own psychologists, creating meanings for themselves out of their own experiences and understanding. By taking ownership of their actions, street children begin to structure their moving off the streets, facilitating their rehabilitation and reintegration into society, thereby improving their status. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Barnabe D′SouzaPublisher: SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd Imprint: SAGE Publications India Pvt Ltd Dimensions: Width: 13.90cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.50cm Weight: 0.260kg ISBN: 9788132107033ISBN 10: 8132107039 Pages: 252 Publication Date: 16 November 2011 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsPreface Through the Mist: Introduction Shadows and Silhouettes: Self-worth Defining Images: Personal Ownership In Transition: Moving off the Street Shifting Frontiers: Organizational Issues The Resurgent Self-the A-ha Experience: Mindsets The Enduring Image: Conclusion Annexures Glossary References IndexReviewsThe author has done commendable work in observing in detail the internal dynamics of children on the street and how these forces influence the construction of their identities...The book is a useful resource for students of Social Work, Urban Studies, Child and Adolescent Studies as well as Social Work practitioners who are at the stage of formulating or implementing an intervention model for street children. This analysis of a therapeutic model can fill the gaps existing in practice, to ensure child- centred treatment and rehabilitation. -- Economic and Political Weekly, Vol 47, 21 July 2012 Author InformationBarnabe D’Souza, PhD, was the Executive Director of Shelter Don Bosco (SDB), Mumbai, as well as the founder and driving force behind “Maria Ashiana,” a Don Bosco therapeutic center in Mumbai. He is currently Director, “Balprafulta,” a child rights organization. He holds a masters degree in Social Work from Mumbai University and was teacher and vice-principal of Don Bosco High School (1982–85, 1993–94). Dr D’Souza was awarded PhD degree from University of Coventry, College of Worcester, UK. He has more than two decades of experience in working with marginalized children and has authored several publications till date. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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