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TYPE TITLE AUTHOR YEAR DESCRIPTION
VHS  Adoption & Safe Families Act of 1997, The: The Essential Voice of Child Advocates Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption 1999
Book  Alcoholic Family, The Steinglass, Peter, MD 1987 Offers a radical new picture of alcoholism, offering powerful evidence that most chronic alcoholics live out their lives in intact, relatively quiet family environments.  The authors show, however, that living in an alcoholic family—in which alcoholism is the central theme around which the family life is organized—has profound effects on family members, both drinkers and nondrinkers.
Book       Adopting the Hurt Child: Hope for Families with Special Needs Kids  (2 books) Keck, Grecory C, PhD, and Regina M Kupecky LSW 1995 Addresses the frustrations, heartache, and hope surrounding the adoptions of special needs kids.
VHS Adoption & Safe Families Act of 1997, The:  Fast Track to Permanency Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption 1998
VHS After the Storm: Resolving Post Seperation Conflict The Center for Divorce Education 2002 A powerful program for educating parents about relational conflict. The causes and effects of high conflict are explained as it related to parents and children.
DVD Aging Out: Foster Care Special PBS
Book All Women are Healers: A Comprehensive Guide to Natural Healing Stein, Diane 1990 By the study, experimentation and practice of natural healing, women are changing and charting the future of healthcare.
Book America’s Children: Key National Indicators of Well Being 2001 Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics 2001 The fifth annual report to the Nation on the condition of children in America.  Eight contextual measures describe the changing population and family context in which children are living, and 24 indicators depict the well-being of children in the areas of economic security, health, behavior and social environment, and education.  This year, the report has two special features on asthma prevalence and youth employment.
Reference Anger Management for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Clients US Department of Health and Human Services 2002 This workbook is designed to be used by participants in an anger management group treatment curriculum for substance abuse and mental health clients.  It provides them with a 12 week summary of core concepts.
DVD Antwone Fisher Antwone Fisher 2003 "remarkable emotional journey to confront his painful past and connect with the family he never knew."
VHS ASFA: How Judges can make a Difference 1997-1999
Book Attention Deficit Disorder in Adults: Practical Help and Understanding Weiss, Dr. Lynn. 1992 Up-to-date information on how ADD manifests itself, more national resources for ADD adults to tap, more information on medication as well as pros and cons. 
VHS Baby Alive: Emergency Treatment-Accident Prevention The American Academy of Pediatrics Presents a step-by-step guide for prevention and treatment of life-threatning situation facing children from birth to 5 years old.
Book Battered Child, The Helfer, Mary Edna, Ruth S. Kempe, & Richard D. Krugman 1997 With up-to-date information, reflecting the past decades’s advances in research and techniques, unequaled scope, and contributions from experts on every aspect of child abuse, this fifth edition is even more essential to the field than its predecessors.
Book Beyond the Bests Interests of the Child Goldstein, Joseph, Anna Freud, & Albert J. Solnit 1979
Book Black and Blue Quindlen, Anna 1998 A fiction book about a woman fleeing with her son from an abusive relationship.
Reference Book and workbook Bridges Out of Poverty Ruby K. Payne PhD Philip DeVol and Terie Dreussi Smith 2001 revised 2005, 2006 A unique and powerful tool designed specifically for social, health and legal service professionals. In a highly readable format you will find case studies, detailed analysis,helpful charts and exercises and specific solutions you and your organization can implement right now.
VHS Can You Name the Most Common Congenital Anomaly The Oberkotter Foundation Film Project
VHS Carl Lewis Portraits National CASA 1998
VHS CASA- Volunteer Recruitment PSA with Peyton Manning
Book Child Called “It” , A Pelzer, David 1995 The unforgettable account of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history.  It is the story of Dave Pelzer, who was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alocholoic mother: a mother who played tororous unpredictable games—games that left his  nearly dead.  He had to learn how to play his mother’s games in order to survive because she no longer considered him a son, but a slave; and no longer a boy, but an “it”.
Book Child Development and Personality Mussen, Congen, & Kagan 1969
Booklet Child Neglect and Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy US Department of Justice 1996 Provides helpful points towards thoroughly investigating and documenting child neglect cases.
Book Child Psychopathology: A Social Work Perspective Turner, Francis J. 1989 The first comtemporary overview of the field of child psychopathology that speaks directly to social work practitioners in terms of their skills, goals, and the knowledge they need to recognize symptoms and implement appropriate intervention strategies.
Book Child Sexual Exploitation: Improving Investigations and Protecting Victims. U.S. Department of Justice 1995 A product of the knowledge, experience, and expertise of professionals sharing a common concern for the victims of child sexual exploitation.  Designed to serve as a national prototype guiding collaboration among federal, state, and local agencies that are involved in investigating and prosecuting child pornography or prostitution cases and providing services to the young victims of these crimes.
Book Child Victim as a Witness, The Ohio Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 1994 The purpose of the study was to shed additional light on the effects of the court process on child sexual abuse victims.  The study was designed to explore the impact of promising approaches to alleviating trauma on children’s behavioral and psychological status following case adjudication.
Book Child’s Attorney, The: A Guide to Representing Children in Custody, Adoption, and Protection Cases Haralambie, Ann M. 1993 Provides guidance and inspiration for attorneys new to the field or those wishing to improve their existing commitment to the child advocacy.  It is intended to assist attorneys who have been appointed or retained to represent children in domestic relations cases and child protection cases.
Book Child’s Journey Through Placement, A Fahlberg. Vera I. MD 1991 The book provides the foundation, the resources, and the tools which will help professionals, parents, and others who care to support children for whom the journey through placements becomes a part of the road of adulthood.
Book Children and Adolescents with Mental Illness McElroy, Evelyn, Ph.D. 1987 This is the first comprehensive book written by both parents and professionals to help parents cope with the complex reality of mental illness.
Book Come to the Table: A Celebration of Family Life Christopher, Doris 1999 Shows families how to honor and celebrate one of our most beloved traditions: togetherness around the family table.
VHS Crank: Made in America HBO 2003
Book Cutting: Understanding and Overcoming Self-Mutilation Levenkron, Steven 1998 Takes the reader through the psychological experience of the person who seeks relief from  netal anguish in self-inflicted physical pain.
Book Developing Child, The Bee, Helen 1981
Reference Book Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (Reference only) American Psychiatric Association 2000,     4th Ed. A comprehensive guide to mental disorders.
Booklet Diagnostic Imaging of Child Abuse US Department of Justice 1996 Offers important tools in examining skeletal and intracranial injuries and other traumas.
Book Don’t Touch My Heart Mansfield, Lynda Gianforte & Christopher H. Waldmann, MA, LPC 1994 Like thousands of other children in our society, Jonathon suffers from attachment disorder, an inability to trust others cause by early abuse and neglect. The book tells Jonathon’s story: a cycle of abandonment, relocation from foster home to foster home, and adoption by a well-meaning family that finds itself repeatedly hurt, confused, and angered by his manipulative behavior and inability to return love. 
Book Driven to Distraction: Recognizing and Coping with Distraction Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey, M.D. 1994 Patients stories and effects of precise diagnosis and treatment
Book      Finding Fish                          (2 books) Fisher, Antwoine Quenton 2001 A memoir of Antwoine Fisher’s miraculous journey from abandonment and abuse to liberation, manhood, and extraordinary success.
Booklet Handbook for Divorcing Families Ohio State University Extension 2000 A useful educational resource for guide a family through the process of divorce.
Book Healing ADD:The Breakthrough Program that Allows you to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD Amen, Daniel G, MD 2001 Complete with recommendations for prescription drugs, nutraceutical therapy, cognitive reprogramming, parenting and educational strategies, biofeedback, self-hypnosis, and more, the book provides readers with a comprehensive treatment program that can lead to a normal, peaceful, and fully functional life. 
VHS    x2 I am Your Child: The First Years Last Forever Reiner, Rob Information to help parents reach their full potential, including bonding and attachment, communication, health and nutrition, discipline, self-esteem, child care, and self-awarness.
Book I Speak For This Child Gay Courter 1995, 2001 The heartrending story of children involved in our nation's legal system an the inspirational story of volunteers who are making a difference.
Book Infants:Development and Relationships Smart, Mollie S, & Russell C. Smart 1978 Infants, by simply being themselves, evoke all sorts of interesting reactions in other people.  A baby always exists in relationship to other persons, influencing others and being influenced by the physically, mentally, and emotionally.  This book is concerned with those interactions and with the resources that the infant uses in self development and in relating to family and other people.
Booklet Integrating Drug Testing Bureau of Justice Assitance 1999 A document describing how to integrate drug testing into a jurisdiction’s pretrial services system.
Book Just for Now, Kids and the People of the Court Kimberly Morris, with the Staff and Volunteers of Child Advocates, Inc. 2007 This book can be used as a tool to help children in protective custody understand what role the court appointed volunteer plays in their lives during such a traumatic time.
Journal Juvenile Justice: Invetigating in Girls: A 21st Century Strategy OJJDP 1999 A journal with various articles about the increasing victimization of women and girls.
Book Kids Count Data Book State Profiles of Child Well-Bring 2004 Intended to illuminate the status of America’s children and to assess trends in their well-being.  It provides ongoing benchmarks that can be used to see how states have advances or regressed since 1996.  Readers can compare children in their state to other states across dimensions of child well-being. 
Reference Book Law Dictionary                       ( Reference only) Barron’s Educational Series, Inc. 1975 Over 1500 basic legal terms clearly and simply defined and explained, without sacrifice of technical accuracy.  A basic understanding of law.
Book    Lighting the Way:Volunteer Child Advocates Speak Out (4 books) National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association 2002 A collection of personal stories from advocates about their experiences.
Journal Linking Substance Abuse Treatment and Domestic Violence Services: A Guide for Administrators Levin, Saul M, M.D., M.P.A., Jeanie Ahearn Greene, M.S.W. 2000 Presents an overview of domestic violence and substance abuse treatment for administrators of substance abuse treatment programs.  Topics include the terminology of domestic violence; screening, referral, and treatment approaches; and strategies for linking substance abuse treatment and domestic violence services.
Book     Lost Boy, The: A Foster Child’s Search for the Love of a Family                                (3 books) Pelzer, David 1997 Imagine a young boy who has never had a home.  His only possessions are the old torn clothes he carries in a paper bag.  His only world is isolation and fear.  Although this young boy has been rescued from his alcoholic mother, the real hurt is just beginning—he has no place to call home.
Booklet Making Managed Health Care Work For Kids In Foster Care: A Guide to Purchasing Serices CWLA Press 1996 This guide is to help purchasers of managed health care understand the complex health care and social service needs of an especially vulnerable population—children in the foster care system.
Book Man Named Dave, A:           A Story of Triumph and Forgiveness Pelzer, Dave 1999 He invites readers on his journey to discover how a lost, nameless boy found himself in the heart and soul of a man who is free at last.
Booklet Managed Health Care Guide for Caseworkers and Foster Parents Battistelli, Ellen Sittenfeld 1997 Designed to answer the many questions that foster parents and caseworkers have about manage health care and its impact on children in foster care.
Book Men They Will Become, The Newberger, Eli H, MD 1999 How do boys develop character? And what can parents, teachers, and society do to help nuture admirable qualities in young men?  This book bring decades of experience and insight to these vital questions.  He delves into the deepest roots of male character, showing how boys face the harsh challenges that forge or break character: cheating, bullying, dealing with drugs, alcohol, and competition.
VHS National CASA Association Conference 2002
Journal National Institute of Justice Journal US Department of Justice 1999 Various articles about reducing drug use in prisons, problem solving, and community safety
Booklet Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, The US Department of Justice A summary of what the OJJDp does to ensure the future of our Nation’s young people on a correct path.
Book Ohio Adoption Guide: A handbook for Prospective Adoptive Parents        The Ohio Department of Human Services 1999 Wherever you are in the adoption process, this booklet helps make the path a little cleaner. All members of the adoption triad helped write this booklet in hopes of sharing information they learned along the way, to make your journey a little smoother.  The booklets intent is to give you a general overview of the adoption process and options open to you throughout Ohio.
Reference Book Ohio Juvenile Law                  (Reference only)   Giannelli, Paul C. 2001 Ed. A leading reference for Ohio’s juvenile courts, practitioners, and children’s advocates.  Covering the law and practice applicable to delinquents, juvenile traffic offenders, unruly children, and neglected, abused, and dependent children, every phase of a juvenile proceeding, from intake to disposition, is outlined and explained.
Reference Book Ohio School Law                    (Reference only) Buthcer, Johnathan F., Susan C. Hastings, Timothy J. Sheeran, & Gregory W. Stype 1999-2000 A convenient, easy to use format of laws governing education.  Also features unreported Ohio appellate decisions and selected trial court decisions, which are extremely important for a thorough understanding of school law in Ohio.
Book One In Four: Handling Child Sexual Abuse—What Every Professional Should Know Kepler, Victoria 1984 When professionals intervene in the family they must do it with the least amount of trauma to the parties involved with the maximum amount of help. With this book one can work toward helping the victim restore personal dignity, and avoid further negative problems when the unfortunate event takes place.
Reference Book Physician’s Desk Reference     (Reference only) Thompon PDR 2003
Booklet Promoting Positive Relationships Between Parents and Young Children When There are Two Homes Children’s Charter of the Courts of Michigan Inc. Revised for use in Ohio 1996 What infants and toddlers need from parents in this process aw well as suggestions for parenting your child across two homes.
Book    Question of Balance, A: Decision Making for CASA/GAL Volunteers                                (3 books) Ward, Janet L. 2000 Determining what is in the best interest of a child involves a consideration of the purposes and values of life itself.  How does one know what is best for another person, especially a child who cannot articulate needs and feelings accurately?  This book gives volunteers a tool to assist in the careful review of information and evaluation of alternatives.  Not intended to replace training but is a supplement to orientation for a deeper understanding of the issues.
VHS Recovering Hope (Mothers speak out about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders) Dept. of Health & Human Services 2004
Book Sex Offender Programming in Youth Correctional and Detention Facilities Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention 2000 A study that tested the performance based standards of juvenile correction and detention facilities.  It offers a systematic method for facilities to measure outcomes and offer ways for facilities to review their operations and make improvements.
Book Somebody Else’s Children: The Courts, The Kids, and the Struggle to Save American’s Troubled Families Hubner, John & Jill Wolfson 1996 This important book delves into the daily workings and life-or-death decision making process of one typical American family court system, providing an intimate look at the lives of the children whose fate it decides.
Booklet Street Drugs River Ridge Treatment Centers A Drug ID Guide
Book The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog. Bruce D. Perry, M.D.Ph.D. and Maia Szalavitz 2006 This book tells the story of trauma and transformation. Perry explains what happens to the brain when a child is exposed to extreme stress and he reveals how today's innovative treatments are helping ease children's pain allowing them to become healthy adults.
Book - Novel The Glass Castle Jeannette Walls 2005 This novel is a memoir of resilience and redemption, and a revelotory look into a family at once deeply dysfuntinal and uniquely vibrant. The Wall children learned to take care of themselves. They fed, clothed and protected one another, and eventually found their way to New York. Their parents followed them, choosing to be homeless even as their children prospered.
VHS The Six Core Strengths for Healthy Childhood Development: Program #2 ATTACHMENT Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD 2007 The cornerstone to all core strengths, attachment is the capacity to form and maintain healthy and emotional bonds with another person.  Healthy attachments allow a child to love, to become a good friend, and to have a positive and useful model for future relationships.
VHS The Six Core Strengths for Healthy Childhood Development: Program #3 SELF-REGULATION Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD 2007 Developing and maintaining the ability to notice and control primary urges (hunger, sleep, frustration, anger, fear) is a lifelong process.  Its roots begin with the external regulation provided by caregivers.  Its healthy growth depends on a child's experience and the maturation of the brain.
Book There are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing up in the Other American Kotlowitz, Alex 1987 A story of two boys over a two year period as they struggle with school, attempt to resist the lure of gangs, and mourn the death of friends, all while trying to find some inner peace.  Doesn’t  have a neat and tidy ending, but it is the story of two friends.
VHS Through the Eyes of the Child Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption
Reference Book What Children Can Tell Us 1992 A comprehensive guide to obtaining and evaluating information from children in a varietyof settings. The authors show how professionals in diverse fields including law, social work, pediatrics, education and psychology can better understand,  interview and assess children.
Book    What Kids Need to Succeed: Proven Practical Ways to Raise Good Kids                   (2 books) Benson, Peter L, Ph.D., Judy Galbraith, M.A., & Pamela Espeland 1995 Kids who succeed have specific assets in their lives—not financial needs, but developmental assets including family support, self-esteem, and hope.  The more assets young people have, the less likely they are to use alcohol and other drugs, have sex too soon, and engage in other problem behaviors.
VHS Windows into the ADD Mind Amen, Daniel D, M.D. Using powerful, new brain imaging studies, Dr. Amen explains ADD and gives very clear prescriptions on what to do about it, from child hood through adulthood.
Book Lester, Gregory W, Ph.D. 1999 A book  intended for educational interest of identification and assessment of personality disorders, understanding causes and effects, effective management and treatment strategies, and personality disorders in youth, marriage and families.

 

 

  

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