Social Policy for Children and Families: A Risk and Resilience Perspective
Jeffrey M. Jenson, Ph.D., is the Bridge Professor of Children, Youth, and Families at the Graduate School of Social Work, University of Denver.  He is principal investigator of the Youth Matters Denver Public Schools Prevention Project, a randomized group trial assessing the effects of a structured curriculum on aggression and substance use among elementary school students in 28 Denver public schools.  Dr. Jenson has written numerous articles and chapters on topics pertaining to adolescent substance abuse and juvenile delinquency.  His 1999 book, Youth Violence: Current Research and Recent Practice Innovations, examines advances in understanding, preventing, and treating aggression and violence among children and adolescents.  Dr. Jenson received the University of Denver Distinguished Scholar Award in 2003.  Mark W. Fraser,PhD, holds the Tate Distinguished Professorship at the School of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he serves as associate dean for research. He has written numerous chapters and articles on risk and resilience, child behavior, child and family services, and research methods. With colleagues, he is the co-author or editor of eight books, includingFamilies in Crisis,Evaluating Family-Based Services,Risk and Resilience in Childhood,Making Choices,The Context of Youth Violence, andIntervention with Children and Adolescents. His award-winning textSocial Policy for Children and Familiesreviews the bases for public policy in child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health, developmental disabilities, and health. His most recent book,Intervention Research: Developing Social Programs, describes a design perspective on the development of innovative social and health programs.