Growing together: A practice guide to promoting social inclusion through gardening and horticulture - Softcover

Sempik, Joe; Aldridge, Jo; Becker, Saul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 186134726X ISBN 13: 9781861347268

Publisher: Policy Press, 2005

Synopsis

Until now little published work has focused on how horticulture and gardening can help to promote social inclusion for vulnerable groups. This guide looks at the ways in which social and therapeutic horticulture projects can help foster independence, build self esteem and provide training and employment opportunities for vulnerable groups.

About this title

About the Author

Jo Aldridge is Professor of Social Policy and Criminology at Loughborough University. She is also director of the Young Carers Research Group and has more than twenty years’ experience conducting and managing research with multiply vulnerable, marginalised and socially excluded groups. Jo has published extensively in social policy, health and social care, specifically in the areas of children’s rights, mental health and domestic violence.

Edition details

• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 186134726X
• ISBN 13: 9781861347268
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 72