School Psychology and Social Justice: Conceptual Foundations and Tools for Practice

Product Description

School psychology practice does not exist in a vacuum and is not value-neutral. As the role and function of the school psychologist continues to evolve and expand, social justice provides a needed real-world framework for school psychology students, practitioners, supervisors, and professors to guide their efforts. Culled from years of experience by experts working in a vast array of applied environments and appropriate both for practitioners and for graduate courses in multicultural school psychology and/or the role and function of school psychologists, this book takes the reader through a tour of common school psychology topics and functions through the lens of social justice. Utilizing case examples and concrete suggestions, a critical yet hopeful vision of ways in which school psychologists can work to achieve positive outcomes for students, families, schools, and society is provided.

Review

“School Psychology and Social Justice is the most comprehensive compendium of papers about social justice and school psychology published to date. It elucidates the rich meaning of the construct of social justice and artfully links concepts of social justice with important developments in school psychology, including public health, global health, multiculturalism, and positive psychology. This text is an essential resource for researchers, educators, students, and practitioners.”
―Thomas J. Power, PhD, professor of school psychology in pediatrics, psychiatry and education at the University of Pennsylvania and author of Pediatric School Psychology: Conceptualization, Applications, and Leadership Development

“The editors and authors of School Psychology and Social Justice contribute their extensive expertise in first defining and clarifying the construct of social justice and then articulating the application of social justice principles to many diverse areas, including; assessment, behavior, mental health, family, school, community, culture, and advocacy. Professionals, faculty, and students will all benefit from reading this important book.”
―Shane R. Jimerson, PhD, professor of school psychology at University of California–Santa Barbara

“In School Psychology and Social Justice, the authors provide much-needed practical advice for school psychologists interested in working effectively with diverse individuals, groups, and communities. This is a must read for all school psychologists.”
―Tammy L. Hughes, PhD, coauthor of Understanding Girl Bullying and What to Do About It: Strategies to Heal the Divide and Martin Hehir CSSp Chair in Scholarly Excellence at Duquesne University

“This book is an important contribution to the field of school psychology. The authors expertly weave theory, research and practice into a best-practices framework that intentionally considers social injustices in our schools and strategies to systematically address them.”
―Paul McCabe, PhD, author of Psychiatric Disorders: Current Topics and Interventions for Educators and professor of school psychology at Brooklyn College

About the Author

David Shriberg, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of School Psychology at Loyola University Chicago. Dr. Shriberg is the Editor-Elect of Journal of Educational & Psychological Consultation, a recent president of Trainers of School Psychologists, and the founder and former co-chair of a national network of school psychologists committed to social justice. His scholarly work focuses on topics related to social justice, leadership, bullying, and ways in which families, schools, and communities can collaborate to support the academic and social-emotional development of students. A former practitioner, to date Dr. Shriberg has edited five books, guest-edited two special topic journal issues on the subject of social justice and school psychology, authored over two dozen articles and book chapters, and has made approximately 100 presentations at the local, regional, national, and international level