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Journal Article A recent review of the literature indicates that scientists who attempt to research stepfather families as if they fit into the same category as intact families find that their results are of little use to practitioners. In this article, the author presents only the studies that she as a family nurse had found to be useful in working with these families. (Author abstract modified)
This manual produced by the Survival Skills Institute of Minneapolis describes the cultural values that should be considered when working with African American adolescent parents, including beliefs about sexuality, birth control, abortion, adoption, and family structure. Social workers and other service providers are advised to respect the community values as positive influences on the lives of young people. Stereotypes and judgmental attitudes create an adversarial, distrusting atmosphere that is not conducive to skill development. The Survival Skills Institute established the Black…