http://hdl.handle.net/10397/1723 Search the Channel search http://repository.lib.polyu.edu.hk/jspui/simple-search http://hdl.handle.net/10397/5620 Title: [Book review] : Desiring China: experiments in neoliberalism, sexuality, and public culture<br/><br/>Authors: Yan, Hairong<br/><br/>Abstract: Dr Yan reviews Desiring China : experiments in neoliberalism, sexuality, and public culture. By Lisa Rofel. Durham, N.C.: DukeUniversity Press, 2007.<br/><br/>Description: DOI: 10.1017/S0021911808000843 http://hdl.handle.net/10397/5578 Title: Editorial: Social work with Chinese characteristics<br/><br/>Authors: Ng, Guat-tin<br/><br/>Abstract: Editorial writing of China Journal of Social Work, vol. 4, no. 1, 2011.<br/><br/>Description: DOI: 10.1080/17525098.2011.563941 http://hdl.handle.net/10397/5577 Title: Disaster work in China: tasks and competences for social workers<br/><br/>Authors: Ng, Guat-tin<br/><br/>Abstract: This paper presents the results of a survey on the social work tasks and competences required in disaster management in China. The survey questionnaire was administered at two training workshops held in Sichuan in July and September 2010. The number of survey respondents was 67. The results of tasks analysis indicated perceptions of a division of labor among government officials, social workers, and other disaster responders. The survey results also showed that identifying and addressing the special needs of vulnerable populations required moderate to high levels of competency. Overall, the results should be seen as preliminary and used as the basis for ongoing dialogue with social work educators and social workers about what is required in disaster training.<br/><br/>Description: DOI: 10.1080/02615479.2011.581277 http://hdl.handle.net/10397/5573 Title: A review of validated youth prevention and positive youth development programs in Asia<br/><br/>Authors: Shek, Daniel T. L.; Yu, Lu<br/><br/>Abstract: In view of the intensification of adolescent developmental issues in different Asian contexts, there is an urgent need for developing prevention and positive youth development programs in different Asian communities. In this paper, adolescent prevention and positive youth development programs in Asia which have been evaluated by studies adopting true experimental or quasi-experimental designs are reviewed. Several observations are highlighted from this review. First, compared with Western societies, the number of validated programs in different Asian communities was extremely low. Second, there were comparatively more programs addressing substance abuse than other mental health problems. Third, compared with evaluated prevention programs, there were very few positive youth development programs. Finally, there were very few rigorously designed evaluative studies of prevention and positive youth development programs over a long period of time.<br/><br/>Description: DOI: 10.1515/IJAMH.2011.028