The true wealth of a nation can be measured by the health of itsyoungest citizens and, in the 21st century, children's health andwellbeing is largely determined by social, environmental and economicinfluences. This book explores how factors such as parent-childrelationships, family networks and social support, housing, poverty andthe safety of the environment impact on children's early experiences andhave consequences for their health and wellbeing later on in life.
Saving Children From a Life of Crime. By David P Farrington and BrandonC Welsh. Published by Oxford University Press.
This book assesses the early causes of offending and what works best toprevent it.
Pre-school intellectual enrichment, child skills training, parentmanagement training, and home visiting programmes are among the mosteffective early prevention programmes.
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