This comprehensive overview of the many types of animal-assisted therapy provides the perfect reference for students, general readers, pet owners, animal care specialists, psychologists, occupational and physical therapists, and mental health professionals.
The use of animals for therapy is a burgeoning form of treatment for individuals with physical, emotional, or psychological illnesses. Written for students and general readers, Animal-Assisted Therapy offers a historical overview of the practice, detailing its growth and the many ways it is practiced today. 
Filled with illustrative examples, such as successful programs where children with reading problems read aloud to canine companions, the book illuminates the expansive nature and effectiveness of this therapy as it is practiced both generally and among special populations, including children, the elderly, autistic individuals, and the incarcerated. The book also provides specific information that will be of interest to pet owners who want to get involved in these programs and includes information on U.S. government requirements allowing guide dogs in public and private facilities.
 • A list of government regulations about the rights of service dogs in public accommodations
• A glossary of major terms, such as animal-assisted therapy, animal-assisted activities, equine therapy, and many others
• The most comprehensive annotated bibliography yet developed on the subject, including books, journal articles, videos, and websites

Animal-Assisted Therapy (Health and Medical Issues Today)

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Altschiller, Donald

Alternative Medicine

Greenwood

Animal-Assisted Therapy

Transportation in America (The Reference shelf)

Reference

wilson

How are hate crimes different from other crimes committed against individuals? Should the legal penalties be harsher? These questions and many more are explored in Hate Crimes, the first reference source on this important topic. 
This volume includes an overview of legislation, statistics on hate crimes, and biographies of individuals combating violent extremist activities. A historical survey of the main targets of hate crimes―gays and lesbians, Jews, African Americans, and Asian Americans―is also featured.

Hate Crimes: A Reference Handbook

ABC-CLIO

Hate crime is a disturbing phenomenon that is the subject of constant debate, discussion, and legislation. This book helps readers understand the complex issue and see how the government and activists are proactively combating hate crime.
With the first two editions widely praised by reviewers, Hate Crimes: A Reference Handbook, Third Edition remains the most comprehensive reference source on bias-motivated violence committed in the United States. The book contains vital history on hate crime legislation, provides a detailed chronology of recent events, and offers the most up-to-date information on its prevalence and the affected religious, racial, and other targeted communities, such as Jewish Americans and Sikh Americans. Dozens of expert contributors―such as Kenneth L. Marcus, president and general counsel of the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law―present a balanced range of perspectives on the growing phenomenon, enabling readers to fully comprehend the widespread problem and develop their own informed opinion. 
Written in an accessible style suited to high school and undergraduate-level students as well as general readers, this book provides an essential, current, and easy-to-read ready reference on the timely and evolving issue of hate crime in the United States. The material provides an introductory overview of the topic of hate crime as well as insightful discussion of specific subjects, such as U.S. Supreme Court decisions and federal and state legislation regarding hate crimes, the incidence of hate crimes committed on America's college campuses, and governmental and citizen efforts to combat this disturbing phenomenon.
 •Presents a unique listing of audio-visual sources, including the most comprehensive annotated entries of magazine articles and other books on the topic
•Provides the most comprehensive source for U.S. congressional hearings and legislation on hate crimes
•Supplies a wide range of viewpoints on the philosophical and legal arguments both in support of and in opposition to hate crime legislation

Hate Crimes: A Reference Handbook (Contemporary World Issues)

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

This second edition covers the alarming increase in hate crimes in the United States and abroad, and the legal, political, and educational efforts to combat intolerance and violence against minority group members.
 • Includes a manual for high school administrators and teachers on how to combat hate crimes committed against gay students
• Provides a directory of organizations that try to promote tolerance and cultural diversity by gathering facts, analyzing statistics, and disseminating information on hate crimes

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