"This practical book balances evidence-based principles of care with an emphasis on reducing anxiety and establishing warm relationships. From the police officer dispersing a party full of Amish 'Youngie' to the social worker staffing a child protective services hotline, professionals who work with the Amish will benefit from this one-of-a-kind guide." -- from the publisher.

Culture and Context : Strangers and Pilgrims -- Life Experience : \Changing Views of Human Services ; Building and Maintaining Rapport ; Across the Life Span ; Women's Issues ; Sexuality ; Violence and Abuse ; Death and Loss -- Professional Interaction : Counseling and Psychotherapy ; Substance Abuse and Addictions ; Law Enforcement and the Judiciary ; \Healthcare Professions ; Social Work and Social Services -- Practical Considerations :\Guidelines for Service to the AmishPART I. 1. PART II. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. PART III. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. PART IV. 14. CULTURE AND CONTEXT. Strangers and pilgrims ; LIFE EXPERIENCE. Changing views of human services -- Building and maintaining rapport -- Across the life span -- Women's issues -- Sexuality -- Violence and abuse -- Death and loss ; PROFESSIONAL INTERACTION. Counseling and psychotherapy -- Substance abuse and addictions -- Law enforcement and the judiciary -- Healthcare professions -- Social work and social services ; PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS. Guidelines for service to the Amish.