Abraham Francis
- abraham.francis@jcu.edu.au
- Adjunct Professor
- Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
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Biography
Abraham Francis is an Associate Professor in Social Work and Human Services at James Cook University in Australia. He has worked with many NGOs and Corporate Sector as a social worker. Dr Francis has initiated and established many international research projects, supported several international field placements, and has been instrumental in establishing international partnerships and research collaborations with Universities and organisations in South Asia. He taught Social Work at the Delhi University in India and also worked as a senior mental health Social Worker with Country Health South Australia, before moving to Townsville to join James Cook University. Dr Francis is associated with many voluntary organisations, associations, professional bodies, and developmental projects both in Australia and India.
Dr Francis is passionate about working and researching in Strengths-based practice in mental health. He has extensively contributed to the literature on Social Work practice in mental health through his publications, convening conferences, establishing research networks and developing consortiums. His other research interests are in the field of communities, criminal justice, international social work, and gerontological social work. His excellence in teaching has likewise been recognised on a number of occasions. For example, in 2010, he was a recipient of James Cook University’s Inclusive Practice Award for his “exceptional support for students with a disability”. In 2016, he received the University’s ‘Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning' for his “leadership and expertise in Social Work education in mental health that inspires and nurtures students to be competent, confident and compassionate practitioners”.
Dr Francis was one of the finalists at the 2018 India Australia business and community awards in the category of Community Services Excellence Award and Business Leader/ Professional of the Year. In 2018, Dr. Francis received the NAPSWI (National Association of Professional Social Workers in India) lifetime achievement for his outstanding contribution to Social Work Education.
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Francis, Abraham P.; Carter, Margaret Anne (2022) Mental Health and Higher Education in Australia. Singapore: [Edited Publication] [DOI]
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Ponnuswami, Ilango; Francis, Abraham P.; Harris, Nonie (2020) Social work education, research and practice in India and Australia: an introduction. Singapore: [Non-Research Book Chapter] [DOI]
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Nickson, Amanda M.; Carter, Margaret-Anne; Francis, Abraham P. (2020) Supervision and professional development in social work practice. Delhi, India: [Non-Research Book]
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Francis, Abraham P.; Ponnuswami, Ilango; Udah, Hyacinth (2020) Social work education, research and practice: challenges and looking forward. Singapore: [Non-Research Book Chapter] [DOI]
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Ponnuswami, Ilango; Francis, Abraham P. (2020) Social Work Education, Research and Practice: perspectives from India and Australia. Singpore: [Edited Publication] [DOI]
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Ashfield, John; Macdonald, John; Francis, Abraham; Smith, Anthony (2017) A ‘situational approach’ to mental health literacy in Australia. Victoria, Australia: [Report] [DOI]
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Chong, Mark David; Francis, Abraham P. (2017) Demystifying Criminal Justice Social Work in India. Thousand Oaks, CA, USA: [Edited Publication]
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Francis, Abraham; La Rosa, Paula; Sankaran, Lakshmi; Rajeev, S.P. (2015) Social Work Practice in Mental Health: cross-cultural perspectives. New Delhi, India: [Edited Publication]
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Francis, Abraham (2015) Strengths perspectives in social work practice in mental health. New Delhi, India: [Non-Research Book Chapter]
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Goel, Kalpana; Pulla, Venkat; Francis, Abraham P. (2014) Community Work: theories, experiences and challenges. Bangalore, India: [Edited Publication]
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Francis, Abraham P.; Pulla, Venkat; Clark, Michael; Mariscal, E. Susana; Ponnuswami, Ilango (2014) Advancing Social Work in Mental Health through Strengths-Based Practice. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: [Edited Publication]
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Francis, Abraham P. (2014) Social Work in Mental Health: areas of practice, challenges and way forward. New Delhi, India: [Edited Publication]
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Francis, Abraham P. (2014) Social Work in Mental Health: contexts and theories for practice. New Delhi, India: [Edited Publication]
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Ponnuswami, Ilango; Francis, Abraham F.; Harris, Nonie (2013) Scientific Writing and Publishing in Social Work. Bangalore, India: [Edited Publication]
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Francis, Abraham P. (2012) Employee Assistance Programme: an emerging area of
social work practices in India. New Delhi, India: [Non-Research Book Chapter]
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Francis, Abraham P. (2012) Employee Assistance Programme in Industrial Organisations: social work concepts and practice. New Delhi, India: [Non-Research Book]
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Ponnuswami, Ilango; Francis, Abraham P. (2012) Social Work: perspectives on practice and extension. New Delhi, India: [Edited Publication]
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Ponnuswami, Ilango; Francis, Abraham P. (2012) Professional Social Work: research perspectives. New Delhi, India: [Edited Publication]
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Ponnuswami, Ilango; Francis, Abraham P. (2012) Professional Social Work Education: emerging perspectives. 2012: [Edited Publication]
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Pulla, Venkat; Chenoweth, Lesley; Francis, Abraham; Bakaj, Stefan (2012) Papers in Strength Based Practice. New Delhi, India: [Edited Publication]
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Bhatt, Sanjai; Francis, Abraham P. (2012) Corporate social responsibility: an area of occupational social work practice. New Delhi, India: [Non-Research Book Chapter]
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Jones, Peter; Miles, Debra; Francis, Abraham; Rajeev, S.P. (2011) Eco-social Justice: issues, challenges and ways forward: voices from De Novo '11. Karnataka, India: [Edited Publication]
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Baffour, Frank Darkwa; Francis, Abraham; Chong, Mark David; Harris, Nonie (2024) 'Prison Overcrowding and Harsh Conditions: Health and Human Rights Concerns to persons in custody, Staff and the Community'. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 51 (3):375-400. [DOI]
Baffour, Frank Darkwa; Francis, Abraham P.; Chong, Mark David; Harris, Nonie (2024) 'Doing Qualitative Research in a Controlled Site: Challenges, Lessons, and Strategies'. Crime and Delinquency, 70 (8):1921-1942. [DOI]
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Baffour, Frank Darkwa; Francis, Abraham P.; Chong, Mark David; Harris, Nonie (2023) 'Criminal records and post-prison employment in Ghana: Formal and informal means of performing criminal background checks'. Criminology and Criminal Justice, 23 (4):629-647. [DOI]
Powell, Zalia; Harris, Nonie; Francis, Abraham (2023) 'Women’s Experiences of Perinatal Anxiety: A Critical Feminist Approach'. International Journal of Childbirth, 13 (4):242-253. [DOI]
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Baffour, Frank Darkwa; Francis, Abraham P.; Chong, Mark David; Harris, Nonie (2022) 'Mental health experiences among inmates serving life sentences in Ghana prisons'. International Criminal Justice Review, 32 (1):5-23. [DOI]
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Vulnerability and Well-Being: International Students' Experience in North Queensland, Australia
2022
Udah, Hyacinth; Francis, Abraham (2022) 'Vulnerability and Well-Being: International Students' Experience in North Queensland, Australia'. Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education, 14 (5):171-196. [DOI]
Kumar, Navin; Udah, Hyacinth; Francis, Abraham; Singh, Sanchita; Wilson, Anica (2022) 'Indian migrant workers' experience during the COVID-19 pandemic nationwide lockdown'. Journal of Asian and African Studies, 57 (5):911-931. [DOI]
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Udah, Hyacinth; Francis, Abraham (2021) 'COVID-19: challenges, opportunities, and the future of social work'. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, 15 (1):54-74.
Baffour, Frank Darkwa; Francis, Abraham P.; Chong, Mark David; Harris, Nonie; Baffour, Portia Darkwa (2021) 'Perpetrators at first, victims at last: exploring the consequences of stigmatization on ex-convicts’ mental well-being'. Criminal Justice Review, 46 (3):304-325. [DOI]
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Francis, Abraham; Udah, Hyacinth (2020) 'Coronavirus and Ruby Princess crew in Australia: a call for increased macro level social work'. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, 14 (6):166-181.
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Zuchowski, Ines; Miles, Debra; Howard, Elise; Harris, Nonie; Francis, Abraham (2019) 'Sustaining quality learning abroad opportunities in Australian schools of social work'. International Social Work, 62 (2):980-993. [DOI]
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Khan, Abul K.; Miles, Debra; Francis, Abraham (2018) 'Re-visioning child protection management embedded in family empowerment'. Children Australia, 43 (3):208-216. [DOI]
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Zuchowski, Ines; Gopalkrishnan, Narayan; King, Julie; Francis, Abraham (2017) 'Reciprocity in international student exchange: challenges posed by neo-colonialism and the dominance of the Western voice'. Aotearoa New Zealand Social Work, 29 (1):77-87. [DOI]
Carter, Margaret Anne; Pagliano, Paul; Francis, Abraham; Thorne, Marcia (2017) 'Australian university students and mental health: viewpoints from the literature'. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, 3 (3):1-25.
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Harris, Nonie; Miles, Debra; Howard, Elise; Zuchowski, Ines; King, Julie; Dhephasadin Na Ayudhaya, Piyachat; Jones, Peter; Francis, Abraham; Gopalkrishnan, Narayan; Puthantharayil, George (2017) 'International student exchange in Australian social work education'. Australian Social Work, 70 (4):429-440. [DOI]
Responding to changing landscapes in social work education in mental health: possible ways forward
2016
Carter, Margaret A.; Francis, Abraham (2016) 'Responding to changing landscapes in social work education in mental health: possible ways forward'. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, 2 (3):83-95.
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Khan, Abul; Francis, Abraham (2015) 'Strengths based practice with children with a mental health condition'. International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice, 3 (1):9-19. [DOI]
Francis, Abraham P. (2014) 'Strengths-based practice: not about discounting problems but offering possibilities, promises and hope'. Adelaide Journal of Social Work, 1 (1):27-44.
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Moloney, Gerard; Francis, Abraham (2014) ''Recognising the Blind Spot': an edge for growth and transformation through Strengths Based Supervision'. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, 1 (3):1-21.
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Francis, Abraham (2014) 'Strengths-based assessments and recovery in mental health: reflections from practice'. International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice, 2 (6):264-271. [DOI]
Francis, Abraham (2013) ''I get up, because I know I can go to my group today': examining the healing power of relationship in support groups'. International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice, 1 (1):54-63. [DOI]
Francis, Abraham (2013) 'Indian and Australian experience of community recovery in natural disasters'. Samaja Karyada Hejjegalu, 3 (8):17-43.
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Jones, Peter ; Miles, Debra; Francis, Abraham; Rajeev, S.P. (2012) 'Working towards eco-social justice: reflections on an international, cross-institutional social work collaboration'. Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities, 2 (6):146-158.
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Ponnuswami, Ilango; Francis, Abraham P. (2012) 'Community approach to geriatric mental health in India: growing need for capacity building
'. New Community Quarterly, 10 (39):31-35.
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Human well-being and pandemic crisis: implications for social work practice from Kerala experience
2020
Jacob, Elsa Mary; Chandran L., Arya; Francis, Abraham (2020) 'Human well-being and pandemic crisis: implications for social work practice from Kerala experience' Space and Culture, India, 8 (2) :36-46. [DOI]
Chong, Mark David; Francis, Abraham P.; Forbes, Amy (2019) 'Prioritising criminal justice social work in India: a clarion call to action' International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences, 14 (1) .
Miles, Debra; Gopalkrishnan, Narayan; Francis, Abraham; Harris, Nonie; Howard, Elise; Jones, Peter; King, Julie; Zuchowski, Ines; Dhephasadin, Piyachat; Puthantharayil, George (2016) 'Student exchange: preparing graduates for social work practice in globalised environments' Social Dialogue, 14 :42-42.
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McGinty, Sue; Rossetto, Allison; McMahon, Anthony; Francis, Abraham (2015) 'Is life getting better for young women?' Social Work Review, 51 (1) :18-29.
Francis, Abraham (2014) Social work and mental health [podcast]. [Other]
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Francis, Abraham (2012) Draft Concept Note: International consortium of strengths based social work practice in mental health. Townsville, QLD, Australia: [Other]
Miles, Debra; Jones, Peter; Gopalkrishnan, Narayan; Francis, Abraham; Harris, Nonie; Howard, Elise; King, Julie; Zuchowski, Ines; Dhephasadin Na Ayudhaya, Piyachat; Puthantharayil, George (2016) Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) . In: Davis, Melissa;Goody, Allan eds. Contested concepts of 'partnership' in international student exchange programs Freemantle, WA, Australia,
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Carter, Margaret-Anne; Francis, Abraham (2018) Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference 2018 The Second Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference: conference information and book of abstracts Townsville, QLD, Australia, .
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Carter, Margaret-Anne; Francis, Abraham (2018) 2nd Australian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference 2nd Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference: conference information and book of abstracts Townsville, QLD, Australia, .
Francis, Abraham (2017) 50th International Conference on Social Work Education and Practice Critically reflective blogs: student experiences and reflections on engaging in reflective blog writing in social work and mental health education New Delhi, India, .
Carter, Margaret; Francis, Abraham; Pagliano, Paul (2017) Inaugural Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference 2017 The impact of mental health in the university sector: a preliminary study Townsville, QLD, Australia, .
Carter, Margaret Anne; Francis, Abraham (2017) Inaugural Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference 2017 The Inaugural Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference 2017: conference information and book of abstracts Townsville, QLD, Australia, .
Francis, Abraham (2017) Inaugural Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference 2017 Building a more resilient culture within higher education and the local community: a community development approach Townsville, QLD, Australia, .
Francis, Abraham (2016) North Queensland Disability Conference 2016 Shifting from what's wrong to what's strong: a compassionate approach to well being .
International social work student exchange: facilitating good practice in Australia and Asia Pacific
2015
Zuchowski, Ines; Dhephasadin, Piayachat; Francis, Abraham; Gopalkrishnan, Narayan; Harris, Nonie; Howard, Elise; Jones, Peter; King, Julie; Miles, Debra; Puthantharayil, George (2015) International Conference on Discovery and Innovation in Social Work Practicum Education International social work student exchange: facilitating good practice in Australia and Asia Pacific
Hong Kong, China, .
Zuchowski, Ines; Gopalkrishnan, Narayan; Dhephasadin, Piayachat; Francis, Abraham; Harris, Nonie; Howard, Elise; Jones, Peter; King, Julie; Miles, Debra; Puthantharayil, Fr. George (2015) ANZSWWER 2015: Australian and New Zealand Social Work and Welfare Education and Research Symposium Collaboration and reciprocity in international social work student exchange: a critical review Melbourne, VIC, Australia, .
Francis, Abraham; Gopalkrishnan, Narayan; Forbes, Amy; Swift, Claire (2015) SWSD 2015: Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development Strengthening social work education in mental health: change through inter-professional collaboration East London, South Africa, .
Francis, Abraham (2015) SWSD 2015: Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development Social worker as a multidisciplinary team member: embedding 3 C's (competence, confidence and compassion) in social work education in mental health East London, South Africa, .
Francis, Abraham (2014) Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2014: promoting social and economic equality Creating and sustaining community safety net groups (CSNG), a creative approach to promote positive mental health in rural and remote communities in Australia: experiences and reflections Melbourne, VIC, Australia, .
Community mental health practices in Kerala: challenges and opportunities for social work practice
2014
Rajeev, S.P.; Francis, Abraham (2014) Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2014: promoting social and economic equality Community mental health practices in Kerala: challenges and opportunities for social work practice Melbourne, VIC, Australia, .
Kruger, Amanda; Francis, Abraham (2014) Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2014: promoting social and economic equality I cannot fix it but I can help you fix it: a strengths based approach to working with children and families with mental health concerns Melbourne, VIC, Australia, .
Francis, Abraham; Pulla, Venkat; Mariscal, Susana (2014) Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2014: promoting social and economic equality Strengths based social work practice in mental health Melbourne, VIC, Australia, .
Francis, Abraham; Joseph, Mini (2014) Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2014: promoting social and economic equality Application of community development approaches in promoting positive mental health in rural South Australia Melbourne, VIC, Australia, .
Jose, Sonny; Francis, Abraham (2014) Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2014: promoting social and economic equality Negotiating health post-globalisation: a case study of the Kanikkar community of Kottoor, in Kerala, India Melbourne, VIC, Australia, .
Francis, Abraham (2013) XXXI Annual National Conference of Indian Society of Professional Social Work Strengths based practice in social work Manipal University, India, .
Francis, Abraham P.; Ilango, P.; Shekhar, Rameela (2013) International Conference on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Strength based approach in the field of child and adolescent mental health Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, .
Francis, Abraham P. (2013) International Conference on Child and Adolescent Mental Health Are we on a treadmill without a stop button? Examining the role of social work profession in mental health Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, .
Harris, N.; Miles, D.; Chang, N.; Jones, P.; Francis, A.; Zuchowski, I. (2012) Social Work: Towards Inclusion, Social Justice and Human Rights (ASSWA 2012 International Conference) Exploring the benefits of international practice-based education experiences in social work and human services education White River, Mpumalanga, South Africa, .
Miles, Debra; Chang, Nigel; Jones, Peter; Francis, Abraham; Zuchowski, Ines; Harris, Nonie (2011) 2011 Practice Based Education Summit Creating partnerships and integrating cross cultural experiences into social work education Bathurst, NSW, Australia, .
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Community recovery following natural disasters in India and Australia: a social work perspective
2011
Francis, Abraham (2011) Eco social justice: issues ,challenges and ways forward Community recovery following natural disasters in India and Australia: a social work perspective Kerala, India, .
Miles, Debra; Chang, Nigel; Jones, Peter; Francis, Abraham; Zuchowski, Ines; Harris, Nonie (2011) 2011 Practice-Based Education Summit Integrating international work-integrated-learning experiences into social work and human service education Bathurst, NSW, Australia, .
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Francis, Abraham (2010) Asia Pacific Regional Conference: Coping Resilience and Hope Building Developing Community Networks and partnerships in promoting positive Mental Health in rural south Australia Brisbane, QLD, Australia, .
Chong, Mark David; Francis, Abraham P.; Carter, Margaret Anne; Baffour, Frank Darkwa (2022) 'Employing humanistic teaching approaches to promote student wellbeing in higher education' In: Chong, Mark David, Francis, Abraham P., Carter, Margaret Anne, and Baffour, Frank Darkwa (2022) Employing humanistic teaching approaches to promote student wellbeing in higher education. In: Francis, Abraham F., and Carter, Margaret Anne, (eds.) Mental Health and Higher Education in Australia. Springer, Singapore, pp. 87-101(Eds.). Mental Health and Higher Education in Australia. Singapore : Springer. [DOI]
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Baffour, Frank Darkwa; Chong, Mark David; Francis, Abraham P. (2020) 'Recent developments in criminal justice social work in Australia and India: critically analysing this emerging area of practice' In: Baffour, Frank Darkwa, Chong, Mark David, and Francis, Abraham P. (2020) Recent developments in criminal justice social work in Australia and India: critically analysing this emerging area of practice. In: Ponnuswami, Ilango, and Francis, Abraham P., (eds.) Social Work Education, Research and Practice: perspectives from India and Australia. Springer, Singapore, pp. 231-245(Eds.). Social Work Education, Research and Practice: perspectives from India and Australia. Singapore : Springer. [DOI]
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Chong, Mark David; Forbes, Amy; Francis, Abraham P.; Fellows, Jamie (2020) 'Gender differentials in the presentation of symptoms, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mentally ill prisoners' In: Chong, Mark David, Forbes, Amy, Francis, Abraham P., and Fellows, Jamie (2020) Gender differentials in the presentation of symptoms, assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mentally ill prisoners. In: Anand, Meenu, (ed.) Gender and Mental Health: combining theory and practice. Springer, Singapore, pp. 207-221(Eds.). Gender and Mental Health: combining theory and practice. Singapore : Springer. [DOI]
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Francis, Abraham P.; Forbes, Amy (2020) 'Social Worker as a multidisciplinary team member: embedding three cs (competence, confidence and compassion) in social work education in mental health' In: Francis, Abraham P., and Forbes, Amy (2020) Social Worker as a multidisciplinary team member: embedding three cs (competence, confidence and compassion) in social work education in mental health. In: Ponnuswami, Ilango, and Francis, Abraham P., (eds.) Social Work Education, Research and Practice: perspectives from India and Australia. Springer, Singapore, pp. 59-72(Eds.). Social Work Education, Research and Practice: perspectives from India and Australia. Singapore : Springer. [DOI]
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Pulla, Venkat Rao; Francis, Abraham (2020) 'Social work education in India and Australia: examining the colonial beginnings, exploring challenges and possibilities' In: Pulla, Venkat Rao, and Francis, Abraham (2020) Social work education in India and Australia: examining the colonial beginnings, exploring challenges and possibilities. In: Ponnuswami, Ilango, and Francis, Abraham P., (eds.) Social Work Education, Research and Practice: perspectives from India and Australia. Springer, Singapore, pp. 11-29(Eds.). Social Work Education, Research and Practice: perspectives from India and Australia. Singapore : Springer. [DOI]
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Chong, Mark David; Francis, Abraham P. (2017) 'Introduction: demystifying criminal justice social work: filling the void' In: Chong, Mark David, and Francis, Abraham P. (2017) Introduction: demystifying criminal justice social work: filling the void. In: Chong, Mark David, and Francis, Abraham P., (eds.) Demystifying Criminal Justice Social Work in India. Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA, XXVII-XLIX(Eds.). Demystifying Criminal Justice Social Work in India. Thousand Oaks, CA, USA : Sage Publications.
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Chong, Mark David; Fellows, Jamie; Jose, Sonny; Francis, Abraham P.; Williams, Kelly-Ann (2017) 'The prevalence of mental illness within the Indian criminal justice system' In: Chong, Mark David, Fellows, Jamie, Jose, Sonny, Francis, Abraham P., and Williams, Kelly-Ann (2017) The prevalence of mental illness within the Indian criminal justice system. In: Chong, Mark David, and Francis, Abraham P., (eds.) Demystifying Criminal Justice Social Work in India. Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA, pp. 50-81(Eds.). Demystifying Criminal Justice Social Work in India. Thousand Oaks, CA, USA : Sage Publications.
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Francis, Abraham P.; Chong, Mark David (2017) 'Conclusion: the future of criminal justice social work: reflections' In: Francis, Abraham P., and Chong, Mark David (2017) Conclusion: the future of criminal justice social work: reflections. In: Chong, Mark David, and Francis, Abraham P., (eds.) Demystifying Criminal Justice Social Work in India. Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA, pp. 262-279(Eds.). Demystifying Criminal Justice Social Work in India. Thousand Oaks, CA, USA : Sage Publications.
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Pulla, Venkat; Chong, Mark David; Francis, Abraham P.; Henni, Margaret (2017) 'Human rights in the Indian criminal justice system: women and children' In: Pulla, Venkat, Chong, Mark David, Francis, Abraham P., and Henni, Margaret (2017) Human rights in the Indian criminal justice system: women and children. In: Chong, Mark David, and Francis, Abraham P., (eds.) Demystifying Criminal Justice Social Work in India. Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA, pp. 215-243(Eds.). Demystifying Criminal Justice Social Work in India. Thousand Oaks, CA, USA : Sage Publications.
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Francis, Abraham; Chong, Mark David (2015) 'Application of strengths-based principles in addressing mental health issues in the criminal justice system' In: Francis, Abraham, and Chong, Mark David (2015) Application of strengths-based principles in addressing mental health issues in the criminal justice system. In: Francis, Abraham, La Rosa, Paula, Sankaran, Lakshmi, and Rajeev, S.P., (eds.) Social Work Practice in Mental Health: cross-cultural perspectives. Allied Publishers, New Delhi, India, pp. 90-102(Eds.). Social Work Practice in Mental Health: cross-cultural perspectives. New Delhi, India : Allied Publishers.
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Community mental health in Kerala: issues, challenges and opportunities for social work practice
2015
Rajeev, S.P.; Francis, Abraham (2015) 'Community mental health in Kerala: issues, challenges and opportunities for social work practice' In: Rajeev, S.P., and Francis, Abraham (2015) Community mental health in Kerala: issues, challenges and opportunities for social work practice. In: Francis, Abraham, La Rosa, Paula, Sankaran, Lakshmi, and Rajeev, S.P., (eds.) Social Work Practice in Mental Health: cross-cultural perspectives. Allied Publishers, New Delhi, India, pp. 233-246(Eds.). Social Work Practice in Mental Health: cross-cultural perspectives. New Delhi, India : Allied Publishers.
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Francis, Abraham P.; Pulla, Venkat; Goel, Kalpana (2014) 'Community development and mental health promotion' In: Francis, Abraham P., Pulla, Venkat, and Goel, Kalpana (2014) Community development and mental health promotion. In: Goel, Kalpana, Pulla, Venkat, and Francis, Abraham P., (eds.) Community Work: theories, experiences and challenges. Niruta Publications, Bangalore, India, pp. 162-180(Eds.). Community Work: theories, experiences and challenges. Bangalore, India : Niruta Publications.
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Francis, Abraham P.; Pulla, Venkat (2014) 'Strengths-based practice towards human wellbeing: future directions' In: Francis, Abraham P., and Pulla, Venkat (2014) Strengths-based practice towards human wellbeing: future directions. In: Francis, Abraham P., Pulla, Venkat, Clark, Michael, Mariscal, E. Susana, and Ponnuswami, Ilango, (eds.) Advancing Social Work in Mental Health through Strengths-Based Practice. Primrose Hall, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, pp. 318-329(Eds.). Advancing Social Work in Mental Health through Strengths-Based Practice. Brisbane, QLD, Australia : Primrose Hall.
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Shekhar, Rameela; Ponnuswami, Ilango; Francis, Abraham P. (2014) 'Efficacy of strengths-based practice in engaging with children with behavioural problems: a case study from India' In: Shekhar, Rameela, Ponnuswami, Ilango, and Francis, Abraham P. (2014) Efficacy of strengths-based practice in engaging with children with behavioural problems: a case study from India. In: Francis, Abraham P., Pulla, Venkat, Clark, Michael, Mariscal, E. Susana, and Ponnuswami, Ilango, (eds.) Advancing Social Work in Mental Health through Strengths-Based Practice. Primrose Hall, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, pp. 197-211(Eds.). Advancing Social Work in Mental Health through Strengths-Based Practice. Brisbane, QLD, Australia : Primrose Hall.
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Kruger, Amanda; Francis, Abraham P. (2014) 'Finding alternative narratives using strength-based approaches in addressing mental health concerns of families and children in clinical practice' In: Kruger, Amanda, and Francis, Abraham P. (2014) Finding alternative narratives using strength-based approaches in addressing mental health concerns of families and children in clinical practice. In: Francis, Abraham P., Puller, Venkat, Clark, Michael, Mariscal, E. Susana, and Ponnuswami, Ilango, (eds.) Advancing Social Work in Mental Health through Strengths-Based Practice. Primrose Hall, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, pp. 144-157(Eds.). Advancing Social Work in Mental Health through Strengths-Based Practice. Brisbane, QLD, Australia : Primrose Hall.
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Francis, Abraham P.; Zuchowski, Ines (2014) 'Safety-Net Groups: an approach to community development' In: Francis, Abraham P., and Zuchowski, Ines (2014) Safety-Net Groups: an approach to community development. In: Goel, Kalpana, Pulla, Venkat, and Francis, Abraham P., (eds.) Community Work: theories, experiences and challenges. Niruta Publications, Bangalore, India, pp. 86-102(Eds.). Community Work: theories, experiences and challenges. Bangalore, India : Niruta Publications.
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Francis, Abraham P.; Pulla, Venkat (2014) 'Community work in the context of uncertainty: challenges and opportunites' In: Francis, Abraham P., and Pulla, Venkat (2014) Community work in the context of uncertainty: challenges and opportunites. In: Goel, Kalpana, Pulla, Venkat, and Francis, Abraham P., (eds.) Community Work: theories, experiences and challenges. Niruta Publications, Bangalore, India, pp. 252-262(Eds.). Community Work: theories, experiences and challenges. Bangalore, India : Niruta Publications.
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Pulla, Venkat; Francis, Abraham P. (2014) 'A strengths approach to mental health' In: Pulla, Venkat, and Francis, Abraham P. (2014) A strengths approach to mental health. In: Francis, Abraham P., (ed.) Social Work in Mental Health: contexts and theories for practice. SAGE, New Delhi, India, pp. 126-143(Eds.). Social Work in Mental Health: contexts and theories for practice. New Delhi, India : SAGE.
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Francis, Abraham P.; Tinning, Beth (2014) 'Introduction' In: Francis, Abraham P., and Tinning, Beth (2014) Introduction. In: Francis, Abraham P., (ed.) Social Work in Mental Health: contexts and theories for practice. SAGE, New Delhi, India, xxi-xxxvii(Eds.). Social Work in Mental Health: contexts and theories for practice. New Delhi, India : SAGE.
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Venkateswaran, Chitra; Jose, Sonny; Francis, Abraham P. (2014) 'Community mental health and NGO engagement: the Kerala experience' In: Venkateswaran, Chitra, Jose, Sonny, and Francis, Abraham P. (2014) Community mental health and NGO engagement: the Kerala experience. In: Francis, Abraham P., (ed.) Social Work in Mental Health: areas of practice, challenges and way forward. SAGE Publications, New Delhi, India, pp. 276-300(Eds.). Social Work in Mental Health: areas of practice, challenges and way forward. New Delhi, India : SAGE Publications.
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Francis, Abraham P.; Ponnuswami, Ilango (2014) 'Future directions and implications for social work practice in mental health' In: Francis, Abraham P., and Ponnuswami, Ilango (2014) Future directions and implications for social work practice in mental health. In: Francis, Abraham P., (ed.) Social Work in Mental Health: areas of practice, challenges and way forward. SAGE Publications, New Delhi, India, pp. 309-325(Eds.). Social Work in Mental Health: areas of practice, challenges and way forward. New Delhi, India : SAGE Publications.
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Li, Wendy; Francis, Abraham P. (2014) 'Positive psychology and refugee mental health: implications for social work practice' In: Li, Wendy, and Francis, Abraham P. (2014) Positive psychology and refugee mental health: implications for social work practice. In: Francis, Abraham P., (ed.) Social Work in Mental Health: contexts and theories for practice. SAGE, New Delhi, India, pp. 163-181(Eds.). Social Work in Mental Health: contexts and theories for practice. New Delhi, India : SAGE.
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Chong, Mark David; Francis, Abraham P. (2014) 'Social justice and human rights issues in mental health practice' In: Chong, Mark David, and Francis, Abraham P. (2014) Social justice and human rights issues in mental health practice. In: Francis, Abraham P., (ed.) Social Work in Mental Health: areas of practice, challenges and way forward. SAGE Publications, New Delhi, India, pp. 244-264(Eds.). Social Work in Mental Health: areas of practice, challenges and way forward. New Delhi, India : SAGE Publications.
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Ponnuswami, Ilango; Francis, Abraham P.; Harris, Nonie (2013) 'Scientific writing and publication in social work: issues and concerns' In: Ponnuswami, Ilango, Francis, Abraham P., and Harris, Nonie (2013) Scientific writing and publication in social work: issues and concerns. In: Ponnuswami, Ilango, Francis, Abraham P., and Harris, Nonie, (eds.) Scientific Writing and Publishing in Social Work. Niruta Publications, Bangalore, India, pp. 3-12(Eds.). Scientific Writing and Publishing in Social Work. Bangalore, India : Niruta Publications.
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Udhayakumar, P.; Ponnuswami, Ilango; Francis, Abraham P. (2013) 'Older persons wellbeing and the spiritual imperative' In: Udhayakumar, P., Ponnuswami, Ilango, and Francis, Abraham P. (2013) Older persons wellbeing and the spiritual imperative. In: Ponnuswami, Ilango, Francis, Abraham P., and Harris, Nonie, (eds.) Scientific Writing and Publishing in Social Work. Niruta Publications, Bangalore, India, pp. 54-70(Eds.). Scientific Writing and Publishing in Social Work. Bangalore, India : Niruta Publications.
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Francis, Abraham (2012) 'Journey towards recovery in mental health' In: Francis, Abraham (2012) Journey towards recovery in mental health. In: Pulla, Venkat, Chenoweth, Lesley, Francis, Abraham, and Bakaj, Stefan, (eds.) Papers in Strengths Based Practice. Allied Publishers, New Delhi, India, pp. 19-33(Eds.). Papers in Strengths Based Practice. New Delhi, India : Allied Publishers.
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Ponnuswami, Ilango; Francis, Abraham; Udhayakumar, P. (2012) 'Strengths-based approach to social work practice with older persons' In: Ponnuswami, Ilango, Francis, Abraham, and Udhayakumar, P. (2012) Strengths-based approach to social work practice with older persons. In: Pulla, Venkat, Chenoweth, Lesley, Francis, Abraham, and Bakaj, Stefan, (eds.) Papers in Strengths Based Practice. Allied Publishers, New Delhi, India, pp. 150-161(Eds.). Papers in Strengths Based Practice. New Delhi, India : Allied Publishers.
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Karalam, Sheeja Remani B.; Francis, Abraham (2012) 'Early intervention for building productive roles in the post institutional life of adolescent girls: a case study from Kerala, India' In: Karalam, Sheeja Remani B., and Francis, Abraham (2012) Early intervention for building productive roles in the post institutional life of adolescent girls: a case study from Kerala, India. In: Pulla, Venkat, Chenoweth, Lesley, Francis, Abraham, and Bakaj, Stefan, (eds.) Papers in Strengths Based Practice. Allied Publishers, New Delhi, India, pp. 257-266(Eds.). Papers in Strengths Based Practice. New Delhi, India : Allied Publishers.
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