Jessica Kingsley Publishers was founded in 1987 in London by Jessica Kingsley and is committed to publishing books that make a difference. In 2004 we opened our US office in Philadelphia and in 2017 we became part of the John Murray Press division of Hachette Group.
We publish books for professionals and general readers in a range of subjects. We are well known for our long established lists on the autism spectrum, social work, and arts therapies. More recently we have published extensively in the fields of mental health, counselling, palliative care, practical theology and gender diversity. We have a range of graphic novels across these subject areas, and books for children, on issues including bereavement, depression and anger.
'Violence in Children and Adolescents' is an exploration of violence both by and against children, its causes and approaches to its amelioration. It is invaluable reading for anyone who works with young people. The contributors comprise an authoritative range of both practitioners and academics, including forensic psychiatrists and forensic ......
While forced marriage and 'honour-based' violence attract media attention, little is known about the issues and experiences of South Asian women and children who are affected by gendered violence.This book explores the key theoretical and empirical issues involved in gendered violence, ethnicity and South Asian communities. The editors draw ......
Current Theory and Practice in Domestic Abuse, Sexual Violence and Exploitation
Violence against women is a pervasive problem in society and responding appropriately to those who experience it and those who perpetrate it is a constant challenge for social work, health and related professions today.This volume seeks to address issues surrounding violence against women at all levels, from its root causes (including looking at ......
James Gilligan lays the foundation for a complete re-thinking of the nature and meaning of violence in society. He reveals the motives of men who commit horrifying crimes, men who not only kill other people, but also destroy themselves rather than suffer shame and loss of self-respect.He focuses on how feelings of shame cause violent and vengeful ......
A Story to Help Children Learn about Gender Identity
Vincent is a fox who loves to play dress-up with his brothers and sisters, but when he always choose to dress up as female characters, Vincent's siblings begin to wonder why. Vincent knows he is actually a girl more than anything else, and with the support of friends and family he transitions to living as his true self. This is the fun and ......
Brenna Noland is an Early Childhood Special Education teacher and autism specialist in Minnetonka, Minnesota. She is the owner of 3B's Therapy, which provides in-home and community-based services to young children with special needs and their families. She is passionate about technology and uses video modeling techniques on a daily basis to ......
A Relationship-Based Intervention to Promote Attunement, Empathy and Wellbeing
Video Interaction Guidance (VIG) is an effective interventionwhich builds positive relationships through filming and feedback sessions. By micro-analysing actions and communications in this way, clients are supported to resolve their current difficulties and increase their sensitivity and attunement within the relationship.Bringing together ......
Professional Development through Attuned Interactions
Video Enhanced Reflective Practice (VERP), an application of Video Interaction Guidance, supports individuals or groups to reflect on and develop their professional communication, teaching or therapeutic skills with their clients through shared review of moments of attuned interaction in video clips of their day-to-day practice. This book brings ......
