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      When the Lord’s House Closes

      Melvin Delgado

      Functioning churches are an integral part of a community, not only for the active members of a congregation, but in providing myriad other services to the broader population - from…

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      Death at an Early Age and the Urban Scene: The Case for Memorial Murals and Community Healing

      Melvin Delgado

      This unique work addresses a common urban issue in the context of healing and outreach in a way that will especially appeal to social workers, community leaders and organizations, psychologists…

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      Urban Gun Violence

      Melvin Delgado

      2020 was the deadliest gun violence year in decades. This book describes the positive impacts that urban green spaces such as repurposed vacant lots, parks, and gardens can have on…

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      Urban Gun Violence

      Melvin Delgado

      2020 was the deadliest gun violence year in decades. This book describes the positive impacts that urban green spaces such as repurposed vacant lots, parks, and gardens can have on…

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      Urban Youth Trauma: Using Community Intervention to Overcome Gun Violence

      Melvin Delgado

      With the rise of school shootings and the recent March for Our Lives movement, Urban Youth Trauma focuses on the timely and important topic of urban violence and guns, while…

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      Urban Youth Trauma: Using Community Intervention to Overcome Gun Violence

      Melvin Delgado

      With the rise of school shootings and the recent March for Our Lives movement, Urban Youth Trauma focuses on the timely and important topic of urban violence and guns, while…

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      They Are Rioting in Sanctuary Cities!: Countering the Emerging Anti-Sanctuary Movement

      Melvin Delgado

      While the concept of sanctuary cities is thousands of years old, the emergence of the anti-sanctuary city is a recent American phenomenon. This book explains the social, political, and racial…

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      Older Adult-Led Health Promotion in Urban Communities: Models and Interventions

      Melvin Delgado

      The subject of how best to address the current and future health needs of older adult residents in this country’s urban marginalized communities is one that has also received considerable…

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      Designs and Methods for Youth-led Research

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      Designs and Methods for Youth-Led Research

      Youth-led research is increasing in popularity around the globe and empowers today’s youth to help shape social interventions seeking to reach this population group. This book provides a foundation from…

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      Alcohol Use/Abuse Among Latinos: Issues and Examples of Culturally Competent Services

      Melvin Delgado

      In Alcohol Use/Abuse Among Latinos: Issues and Examples of Culturally Competent Services, you will learn how to design and improve services for Latinos with substance abuse problems by understanding that…

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      Alcohol Use/Abuse Among Latinos: Issues and Examples of Culturally Competent Services

      Melvin Delgado

      In Alcohol Use/Abuse Among Latinos: Issues and Examples of Culturally Competent Services, you will learn how to design and improve services for Latinos with substance abuse problems by understanding that…

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      Community Practice and Urban Youth: Social Justice Service-Learning and Civic Engagement

      Melvin Delgado

      Community Practice and Urban Youth is for graduate level students in fields that offer youth studies and community practice courses. Practitioners in these fields, too, will find the book particularly…

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      Community Practice and Urban Youth: Social Justice Service-Learning and Civic Engagement

      Melvin Delgado

      Community Practice and Urban Youth is for graduate level students in fields that offer youth studies and community practice courses. Practitioners in these fields, too, will find the book particularly…

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      Latinos and Alcohol Use/Abuse Revisited Advances and Challenges for Prevention and Treatment Programs: Advances and Challenges for Prevention and Treatment Programs

      Melvin Delgado

      The one-of-a-kind exploration of effective alcohol prevention and treatment for Latinos-now and for the future!

      By the year 2020, the Latino population in the United States will increase to 60…

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      Latinos and Alcohol Use/Abuse Revisited Advances and Challenges for Prevention and Treatment Programs: Advances and Challenges for Prevention and Treatment Programs

      Melvin Delgado

      The one-of-a-kind exploration of effective alcohol prevention and treatment for Latinos-now and for the future!

      By the year 2020, the Latino population in the United States will increase to 60…

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      They Are Rioting in Sanctuary Cities!: Countering the Emerging Anti-Sanctuary Movement

      Melvin Delgado

      While the concept of sanctuary cities is thousands of years old, the emergence of the anti-sanctuary city is a recent American phenomenon. This book explains the social, political, and racial…

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      Celebrating Urban Community Life: Fairs, Festivals, Parades, and Community Practice

      Melvin Delgado

      Celebrating Urban Community Life is a comprehensive guide to understanding and enhancing communal celebrations as a source of community capital.

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      Celebrating Urban Community Life: Fairs, Festivals, Parades, and Community Practice

      Melvin Delgado

      Celebrating Urban Community Life is a comprehensive guide to understanding and enhancing communal celebrations as a source of community capital.

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      New Arenas for Community Social Work Practice with Urban Youth: Use of the Arts, Humanities and Sports

      Melvin Delgado

      This book demonstrates the potential of after-school activities ranging from from sports to the visual and performing arts and the humanities to transform young lives. Case studies of exemplary organizations…

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      New Arenas for Community Social Work Practice with Urban Youth: Use of the Arts, Humanities and Sports

      Melvin Delgado

      This book demonstrates the potential of after-school activities ranging from from sports to the visual and performing arts and the humanities to transform young lives. Case studies of exemplary organizations…

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      Where are All the Young Men and Women of Color?: Capacity Enhancement Practice in the Criminal Justice System

      Melvin Delgado

      Many urban residents, especially persons of colour, are or have been involved in the juvenile and/or criminal justice system. This volume discusses correctional supervision and the needs of individuals. It…

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      Where are All the Young Men and Women of Color?: Capacity Enhancement Practice in the Criminal Justice System

      Melvin Delgado

      Many urban residents, especially persons of colour, are or have been involved in the juvenile and/or criminal justice system. This volume discusses correctional supervision and the needs of individuals. It…

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      New Frontiers for Youth Development in the Twenty-First Century: Revitalizing and Broadening Youth Development

      Melvin Delgado

      Policy makers and care providers in the field of youth development have begun to expand this field with the intention of utilizing community and youth assets as an organizing paradigm…

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      New Frontiers for Youth Development in the Twenty-First Century: Revitalizing and Broadening Youth Development

      Melvin Delgado

      Policy makers and care providers in the field of youth development have begun to expand this field with the intention of utilizing community and youth assets as an organizing paradigm…

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      Latino Small Businesses and the American Dream: Community Social Work Practice and Economic and Social Development

      Melvin Delgado

      Citing numerous case studies, Melvin Delgado cements the link between indigenous small businesses & community well-being. He shows how Latino owned businesses provide social, economic & cultural comfort within their…

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      Latino Small Businesses and the American Dream: Community Social Work Practice and Economic and Social Development

      Melvin Delgado

      Citing numerous case studies, Melvin Delgado cements the link between indigenous small businesses & community well-being. He shows how Latino owned businesses provide social, economic & cultural comfort within their…

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      Social Justice and the Urban Obesity Crisis: Implications for Social Work

      Melvin Delgado

      A number of economic, cultural, and contextual factors are driving urban America’s obesity crisis, which can create chronic health conditions for those least able to manage them. Considering urban obesity…

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      Social Justice and the Urban Obesity Crisis: Implications for Social Work

      Melvin Delgado

      A number of economic, cultural, and contextual factors are driving urban America’s obesity crisis, which can create chronic health conditions for those least able to manage them. Considering urban obesity…

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      Baby Boomers of Color: Implications for Social Work Policy and Practice

      Melvin Delgado

      Melvin Delgado provides a comprehensive portrait of the status and unique assets of boomers of color

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      Baby Boomers of Color: Implications for Social Work Policy and Practice

      Melvin Delgado

      Melvin Delgado provides a comprehensive portrait of the status and unique assets of boomers of color

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      Urban Community Practice

      Melvin Delgado

      Urban Community Practice provides an orientation to urban community practice as a core method for all practitioners. Readers will learn a common framework and practical skills for planning and implementing…

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      Latino Elders and the Twenty-First Century: Issues and Challenges for Culturally Competent Research and Practice

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      Latino Elders and the Twenty-First Century: Issues and Challenges for Culturally Competent Research and Practice will help social workers, researchers, and organizations identify and analyze ways of meeting the demands…

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      The Silent Epidemic of Gun Injuries: Challenges and Opportunities for Treating and Preventing Gun Injuries

      Melvin Delgado (Professor, Professor, Boston University)

      Gun injuries are a social and public health phenomenon that has profound consequences on victims, their social network, and neighborhood. Deaths resulting from gun violence represent just one piece of…

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      Health and Health Care in the Nation’s Prisons: Issues, Challenges, and Policies

      Melvin Delgado,Denise Humm-Delgado

      This book presents a comprehensive and up-to-date view on what is wrong with the prison health care system in the United States, the challenges facing prisons, and recommendations for addressing…

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      Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Older Adults: A National Challenge for Policy, Research, and Practice

      Melvin Delgado,Denise Humm-Delgado

      Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Older Adults discusses two converging problems: the aging baby boomer generation and the large percentage of the American population in prison.

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      Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Older Adults: A National Challenge for Policy, Research, and Practice

      Melvin Delgado,Denise Humm-Delgado

      Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Older Adults discusses two converging problems: the aging baby boomer generation and the large percentage of the American population in prison.

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      Youth-Led Health Promotion in Urban Communities: A Community Capacity-Enrichment Perspective

      Melvin Delgado,Huiquan Zhou

      Youth-Led Health Promotion in Urban Communities presents a comprehensive and up-to-date view on youth-led health promotion in the United States and provides recommendations for addressing health issues and problems related…

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      Youth-Led Health Promotion in Urban Communities: A Community Capacity-Enrichment Perspective

      Melvin Delgado,Huiquan Zhou

      Youth-Led Health Promotion in Urban Communities presents a comprehensive and up-to-date view on youth-led health promotion in the United States and provides recommendations for addressing health issues and problems related…

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      Community Health Workers in Action: The Efforts of Promotores de Salud in Bringing Health Care to Marginalized Communities

      Melvin Delgado (Professor, Professor, Boston University School of Social Work)

      Community Health Workers in Action proposes support and expansion of the role of community health workers in meeting the health needs of marginalized groups in United States cities (although their…

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      State-Sanctioned Violence: Advancing a Social Work Social Justice Agenda

      Melvin Delgado (Professor, Professor, Boston University School of Social Work)

      The helping professions and social scientists traditionally seek concepts and paradigms that can be used in shaping research and services focused on marginalized populations in the United States. Various perspectives…

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      Urban Friendships and Community Youth Practice

      Melvin Delgado (Professor, Professor, Boston University School of Social Work)

      Urban Youth Friendships and Community Practice breaks new ground in identifying and capturing the importance of friendships and the role that community practitioners and scholars can play to enhance them.

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      Social Work with Latinos: Social, Economic, Political, and Cultural Perspectives

      Melvin Delgado (Professor, Professor, Boston University School of Social Work)

      This book is specifically focused on preparing social workers for practice and research focused on Latinos in the United States. It provides readers with a multi-faceted and updated perspective on…

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      Sanctuary Cities, Communities, and Organizations: A Nation at a Crossroads

      Melvin Delgado (Professor of Social Work, Professor of Social Work, Boston University)

      The term sanctuary city gained a new level of national recognition during the 2016 United States presidential election, and immigration policies and debates have remained a top issue since the…

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      Social Work Practice in Nontraditional Urban Settings

      Melvin Delgado (Professor of Social Work, Professor of Social Work, Boston University)

      Suggests that many urban communities can be best served through their own established recreational, social, and cultural centers, and shows how social workers can use these settings - bars, beauty…

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      Urban Gun Violence: Self-Help Organizations as Healing Sites, Catalysts for Change, and Collaborative Partners

      Melvin Delgado (Professor of Social Work, Professor of Social Work, Boston University)

      Urban Gun Violence explains the abuse of automatic weapons and identifies way to mitigate this abuse.

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      Urban Youth and Photovoice: Visual Ethnography in Action

      Melvin Delgado (Professor & Chair, Professor & Chair, Boston University School of Social Work)

      This book provides readers with a solid theoretical foundation and a guided approach to how to carry out a youth photovoice project. It takes the readers throughout all facets of…

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