Chapter Title:  Exploring African-centered rites of passage programming as a protective factor.

Book Title: Trauma and Mental Health Social Work with Urban Populations: African-Centered Clinical Interventions

Addressing the social problems associated with trauma and mental health amongst African Americans in urban environments, this book uses an African-centered lens to critique the most common practice models and interventions currently employed by social workers in the field. This book will be key reading on any practice and direct service course at both BSW and MSW level and will be a useful supplement on clinical courses as well as those aimed at working with diverse populations and those living in urban environments.