This book is the product of collaboration between Education and Social Work, at both the national and local level, on a project to identify and disseminate examples of good practice in the provision for children and young people presenting social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties. There are many issues which surround the setting up and management of effective provision for these children and young people. This book concentrates on five such issues: (1) policy; (2) inter-agency collaboration; (3) identification and assessment; (4) learning and teaching; and (5) staff development. The intent is to identify that elusive phenomenon, "good practice." In doing so, the contributors have drawn on a range of sources: their own substantial experience of dealing with the issues; their knowledge of the ways these issues are being addressed in Scotland and elsewhere; and research findings on effective policy and practice. The chapters include: (1) "Policy Frameworks and Policy Planning" (Jenni Barr); (2) "Inter-agency Approaches" (Bob McKay); (3) "Identification and Assessment" (Russell Forrest); (4) "Learning and Teaching" (Brenda Frier); (5) "Staff Development" (Alan McLean); (6) "Where Next?" Contains a 15-item bibliography for further reading and a list of contributors. (BF)