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Abraham Francis
Also publishes as (Abraham P. Francis, Abraham F. Francis, A. Francis)
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Baffour, Frank Darkwa, Francis, Abraham P., Chong, Mark David, and Harris, Nonie (2024) Doing Qualitative Research in a Controlled Site: Challenges, Lessons, and Strategies. Crime and Delinquency, 70 (8). pp. 1921-1942.
Baffour, Frank Darkwa, Francis, Abraham, Chong, Mark David, and 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). pp. 375-400.
Udah, Hyacinth, Catwiri, Kathomi, and Francis, Abraham (2024) Resilience of international students during a global pandemic: An Australian context. Journal of International Students, 14 (4). pp. 821-840.
Baffour, Frank Darkwa, Francis, Abraham P., Chong, Mark David, and 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). pp. 629-647.
Powell, Zalia, Harris, Nonie, and Francis, Abraham (2023) Women’s Experiences of Perinatal Anxiety: A Critical Feminist Approach. International Journal of Childbirth, 13 (4). pp. 242-253.
Carter, Margaret Anne, Hutton, Vicki, Udah, Hyacinth, and Francis, Abraham (2022) COVID-19 and the Changing Higher Education Landscape: The Impact on Academics and Their Well-Being. In: Francis, Abraham P., and Carter, Margaret Anne, (eds.) Mental Health and Higher Education in Australia. Springer Singapore, Singapore, pp. 29-49.
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.
Kumar, Navin, Udah, Hyacinth, Francis, Abraham, Singh, Sanchita, and Wilson, Anica (2022) Indian migrant workers' experience during the COVID-19 pandemic nationwide lockdown. Journal of Asian and African Studies, 57 (5). pp. 911-931.
Francis, Abraham P., and Carter, Margaret Anne (2022) Mental Health and Higher Education in Australia. Springer, Singapore.
Baffour, Frank Darkwa, Francis, Abraham P., Chong, Mark David, and Harris, Nonie (2022) Mental health experiences among inmates serving life sentences in Ghana prisons. International Criminal Justice Review, 32 (1). pp. 5-23.
Udah, Hyacinth, and Francis, Abraham (2022) Vulnerability and Well-Being: International Students' Experience in North Queensland, Australia. Journal of Comparative & International Higher Education, 14 (5). pp. 171-196.
Udah, Hyacinth, and Francis, Abraham (2021) COVID-19: challenges, opportunities, and the future of social work. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, 15 (1). pp. 54-74.
Baffour, Frank Darkwa, Francis, Abraham P., Chong, Mark David, Harris, Nonie, and 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). pp. 304-325.
Francis, Abraham, and 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). pp. 166-181.
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.
Jacob, Elsa Mary, Chandran L., Arya, and Francis, Abraham (2020) Human well-being and pandemic crisis: implications for social work practice from Kerala experience. Space and Culture, India, 8 (2). pp. 36-46.
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.
Ponnuswami, Ilango, and Francis, Abraham P. (2020) Social Work Education, Research and Practice: perspectives from India and Australia. Springer, Singpore.
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.
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.
Ponnuswami, Ilango, Francis, Abraham P., and Harris, Nonie (2020) Social work education, research and practice in India and Australia: an introduction. In: Ponnuswami, Ilango, and Francis, Abraham, (eds.) Social Work Education, Research and Practice: perspectives from India and Australia. Springer, Singapore, pp. 1-9.
Francis, Abraham P., Ponnuswami, Ilango, and Udah, Hyacinth (2020) Social work education, research and practice: challenges and looking forward. In: Ponnuswami, Ilango, and Francis, Abraham, (eds.) Social Work Education, Research and Practice: perspectives from India and Australia. Springer, Singapore, pp. 275-288.
Nickson, Amanda M., Carter, Margaret-Anne, and Francis, Abraham P. (2020) Supervision and professional development in social work practice. Sage, Delhi, India.
Chong, Mark David, Francis, Abraham P., and Forbes, Amy (2019) Prioritising criminal justice social work in India: a clarion call to action. International Journal of Criminal Justice Sciences, 14 (1).
Zuchowski, Ines, Miles, Debra, Howard, Elise, Harris, Nonie, and Francis, Abraham (2019) Sustaining quality learning abroad opportunities in Australian schools of social work. International Social Work, 62 (2). pp. 980-993.
Khan, Abul K., Miles, Debra, and Francis, Abraham (2018) Re-visioning child protection management embedded in family empowerment. Children Australia, 43 (3). pp. 208-216.
Carter, Margaret-Anne, and Francis, Abraham (2018) The Second Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference: conference information and book of abstracts. In: AMHHEC - Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference 2018. From: Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference 2018, 6-7 July 2018, Townsville, QLD, Australia.
Carter, Margaret-Anne, and Francis, Abraham (2018) 2nd Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference: conference information and book of abstracts. In: 2nd AAMHHEC Conference. pp. 1-44. From: 2nd Australian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference, 6-7 July 2018, Townsville, QLD, Australia.
Carter, Margaret Anne, Pagliano, Paul, Francis, Abraham, and Thorne, Marcia (2017) Australian university students and mental health: viewpoints from the literature. International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change, 3 (3). pp. 1-25.
Francis, Abraham (2017) Building a more resilient culture within higher education and the local community: a community development approach. In: The Inaugural Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference 2017: conference information and book of abstracts. p. 28. From: Inaugural Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference 2017, 30 June - 1 July 2017, Townsville, QLD, Australia.
Carter, Margaret Anne, and Francis, Abraham (2017) The Inaugural Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference 2017: conference information and book of abstracts. In: The Inaugural Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference 2017: conference information and book of abstracts. pp. 1-46. From: Inaugural Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference 2017, 30 June - 1 July 2017, Townsville, QLD, Australia.
Carter, Margaret, Francis, Abraham, and Pagliano, Paul (2017) The impact of mental health in the university sector: a preliminary study. In: The Inaugural Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference 2017: conference information and book of abstracts. p. 20. From: Inaugural Australasian Mental Health and Higher Education Conference 2017, 30 June - 1 July 2017, Townsville, QLD, Australia.
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.
Chong, Mark David, and Francis, Abraham P. (2017) Demystifying Criminal Justice Social Work in India. Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, CA, USA.
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.
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.
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.
Francis, Abraham (2017) Critically reflective blogs: student experiences and reflections on engaging in reflective blog writing in social work and mental health education. In: Proceedings of the 50th International Conference on Social Work Education and Practice. p. 16. From: 50th International Conference on Social Work Education and Practice, 20-22 February 2017, New Delhi, India.
Harris, Nonie, Miles, Debra, Howard, Elise, Zuchowski, Ines, King, Julie, Dhephasadin Na Ayudhaya, Piyachat, Jones, Peter, Francis, Abraham, Gopalkrishnan, Narayan, and Puthantharayil, George (2017) International student exchange in Australian social work education. Australian Social Work, 70 (4). pp. 429-440.
Zuchowski, Ines, Gopalkrishnan, Narayan, King, Julie, and 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). pp. 77-87.
Ashfield, John, Macdonald, John, Francis, Abraham, and Smith, Anthony (2017) A ‘situational approach’ to mental health literacy in Australia. Report. Australian Institute of Male Health & Studies, Victoria, Australia.
Carter, Margaret A., and 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). pp. 83-95.
Miles, Debra, Gopalkrishnan, Narayan, Francis, Abraham, Harris, Nonie, Howard, Elise, Jones, Peter, King, Julie, Zuchowski, Ines, Dhephasadin, Piyachat, and Puthantharayil, George (2016) Student exchange: preparing graduates for social work practice in globalised environments. Social Dialogue, 14. p. 42.
Miles, Debra, Jones, Peter, Gopalkrishnan, Narayan, Francis, Abraham, Harris, Nonie, Howard, Elise, King, Julie, Zuchowski, Ines, Dhephasadin Na Ayudhaya, Piyachat, and Puthantharayil, George (2016) Contested concepts of 'partnership' in international student exchange programs. In: Proceedings of the 37th HERDSA Annual International Conference (39) pp. 202-211. From: HERSDA 2016: 39th Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia Annual International Conference: the shape of higher education, 4-7 July 2016, Freemantle, WA, Australia.
Francis, Abraham (2016) Shifting from "what's wrong" to what's strong: a compassionate approach to well being. In: [Presented at North Queensland Disability Conference 2016]. From: North Queensland Disability Conference 2016.
Khan, Abul, and Francis, Abraham (2015) Strengths based practice with children with a mental health condition. International Journal of Social Work and Human Services Practice, 3 (1). pp. 9-19.
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.
Zuchowski, Ines, Gopalkrishnan, Narayan, Dhephasadin, Piayachat, Francis, Abraham, Harris, Nonie, Howard, Elise, Jones, Peter, King, Julie, Miles, Debra, and Puthantharayil, Fr. George (2015) Collaboration and reciprocity in international social work student exchange: a critical review. In: Presentations from the Australian and New Zealand Social Work and Welfare Education and Research Symposium. From: ANZSWWER 2015: Australian and New Zealand Social Work and Welfare Education and Research Symposium, 3-4 September 2015, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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.
Zuchowski, Ines, Dhephasadin, Piayachat, Francis, Abraham, Gopalkrishnan, Narayan, Harris, Nonie, Howard, Elise, Jones, Peter, King, Julie, Miles, Debra, and Puthantharayil, George (2015) International social work student exchange: facilitating good practice in Australia and Asia Pacific. In: Abstracts from the International Conference on Discovery and Innovation in Social Work Practicum Education. From: International Conference on Discovery and Innovation in Social Work Practicum Education, 20-21 May 2015, Hong Kong, China.
McGinty, Sue, Rossetto, Allison, McMahon, Anthony, and Francis, Abraham (2015) Is life getting better for young women? Social Work Review, 51 (1). pp. 18-29.
Francis, Abraham, La Rosa, Paula, Sankaran, Lakshmi, and Rajeev, S.P. (2015) Social Work Practice in Mental Health: cross-cultural perspectives. Allied Publishers, New Delhi, India.
Francis, Abraham (2015) Social worker as a multidisciplinary team member: embedding 3 C's (competence, confidence and compassion) in social work education in mental health. In: SWSD 2015: Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development: programme and abstracts. p. 2. From: SWSD 2015: Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development, 4-7 October 2015, East London, South Africa.
Francis, Abraham, Gopalkrishnan, Narayan, Forbes, Amy, and Swift, Claire (2015) Strengthening social work education in mental health: change through inter-professional collaboration. In: SWSD 2015: Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development: programme and abstracts. pp. 2-3. From: SWSD 2015: Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development, 4-7 October 2015, East London, South Africa.
Francis, Abraham (2015) Strengths perspectives in social work practice in mental health. In: Bhatt, Sanjai, and Pathare, Suresh, (eds.) Social Work Education and Practice Engagement. Shipra Publications, New Delhi, India, pp. 125-135.
Francis, Abraham (2014) Social work and mental health [podcast]. Malayalam Radio, SBS.
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). pp. 264-271.
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.
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.
Francis, Abraham P. (2014) Social Work in Mental Health: areas of practice, challenges and way forward. SAGE Publications, New Delhi, India.
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.
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.
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.
Francis, Abraham P. (2014) Social Work in Mental Health: contexts and theories for practice. SAGE, New Delhi, India.
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.
Moloney, Gerard, and 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). pp. 1-21.
Francis, Abraham P., Pulla, Venkat, Clark, Michael, Mariscal, E. Susana, and Ponnuswami, Ilango (2014) Advancing Social Work in Mental Health through Strengths-Based Practice. Primrose Hall, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Francis, Abraham, and Joseph, Mini (2014) Application of community development approaches in promoting positive mental health in rural South Australia. In: Abstracts from the Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development: promoting social and economic equality (ePoster 2) p. 14. From: Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2014: promoting social and economic equality, 9-12 July 2014, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Goel, Kalpana, Pulla, Venkat, and Francis, Abraham P. (2014) Community Work: theories, experiences and challenges. Niruta Publications, Bangalore, India.
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.
Rajeev, S.P., and Francis, Abraham (2014) Community mental health practices in Kerala: challenges and opportunities for social work practice. In: Abstracts from the Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development: promoting social and economic equality (Session 3K) p. 80. From: Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2014: promoting social and economic equality, 9-12 July 2014, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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.
Francis, Abraham (2014) 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. In: Abstracts from the Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development: promoting social and economic equality (ePoster 6) p. 31. From: Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2014: promoting social and economic equality, 9-12 July 2014, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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.
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.
Kruger, Amanda, and Francis, Abraham (2014) 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. In: Abstracts from the Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development: promoting social and economic equality (Session 5C) p. 7. From: Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2014: promoting social and economic equality, 9-12 July 2014, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Jose, Sonny, and Francis, Abraham (2014) Negotiating health post-globalisation: a case study of the Kanikkar community of Kottoor, in Kerala, India. In: Abstracts from the Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development: promoting social and economic equality (ePoster 2) p. 19. From: Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2014: promoting social and economic equality, 9-12 July 2014, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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.
Francis, Abraham, Pulla, Venkat, and Mariscal, Susana (2014) Strengths based social work practice in mental health. In: Abstracts from the Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development: promoting social and economic equality (Session 8G) p. 15. From: Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2014: promoting social and economic equality, 9-12 July 2014, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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.
Francis, Abraham P. (2014) Strengths-based practice: "not about discounting problems but offering possibilities, promises and hope". Adelaide Journal of Social Work, 1 (1). pp. 27-44.
Ponnuswami, Ilango, Francis, Abraham F., and Harris, Nonie (2013) Scientific Writing and Publishing in Social Work. Niruta Publications, Bangalore, India.
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). pp. 54-63.
Francis, Abraham (2013) Indian and Australian experience of community recovery in natural disasters. Samaja Karyada Hejjegalu, 3 (8). 2. pp. 17-43.
Francis, Abraham P. (2013) Are we on a treadmill without a stop button? Examining the role of social work profession in mental health. In: Child and Adolescent Mental Health: a multidimensional perspectives. p. 2. From: International Conference on Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 18-19 January 2013, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.
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.
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.
Francis, Abraham P., Ilango, P., and Shekhar, Rameela (2013) Strength based approach in the field of child and adolescent mental health. In: Child and Adolescent Mental Health: a multidimensional perspectives. p. 178. From: International Conference on Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 18-19 January 2013, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.
Francis, Abraham (2013) Strengths based practice in social work. In: Annual National Conference of Indian Society of Professional Social Work. pp. 40-41. From: XXXI Annual National Conference of Indian Society of Professional Social Work, 3-5 January 2013, Manipal University, India.
Ponnuswami, Ilango, and Francis, Abraham P. (2012) Community approach to geriatric mental health in India: growing need for capacity building. New Community Quarterly, 10 (39). 12. pp. 31-35.
Jones, Peter , Miles, Debra, Francis, Abraham, and 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). pp. 146-158.
Bhatt, Sanjai, and Francis, Abraham P. (2012) Corporate social responsibility: an area of occupational social work practice. In: Ponnuswami, Ilango, and Francis, Abraham P., (eds.) Professional Social Work Education: emerging perspectives. Authorspress, New Delhi, India, pp. 1-18.
Francis, Abraham P. (2012) Employee Assistance Programme: an emerging area of social work practices in India. In: Ponnuswami, Ilango, and Francis, Abraham P., (eds.) Professional Social Work Education: emerging perspectives. Authorspress, New Delhi, India, pp. 28-52.
Ponnuswami, Ilango, and Francis, Abraham P. (2012) Professional Social Work Education: emerging perspectives. Authorspress, 2012.
Ponnuswami, Ilango, and Francis, Abraham P. (2012) Professional Social Work: research perspectives. Authorspress, New Delhi, India.
Francis, Abraham (2012) Draft Concept Note: International consortium of strengths based social work practice in mental health. James Cook University, Townsville, QLD, Australia.
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.
Francis, Abraham P. (2012) Employee Assistance Programme in Industrial Organisations: social work concepts and practice. Authorspress, New Delhi, India.
Harris, N., Miles, D., Chang, N., Jones, P., Francis, A., and Zuchowski, I. (2012) Exploring the benefits of international practice-based education experiences in social work and human services education. In: ASSWA 2012 Conference Programme and Abstracts. p. 19. From: Social Work: Towards Inclusion, Social Justice and Human Rights (ASSWA 2012 International Conference), 14-17 October 2012, White River, Mpumalanga, South Africa.
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.
Pulla, Venkat, Chenoweth, Lesley, Francis, Abraham, and Bakaj, Stefan (2012) Papers in Strength Based Practice. Allied Publishers, New Delhi, India.
Ponnuswami, Ilango, and Francis, Abraham P. (2012) Social Work: perspectives on practice and extension. Authorspress, New Delhi, India.
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.
Francis, Abraham (2011) Community recovery following natural disasters in India and Australia: a social work perspective. In: UNSPECIFIED. From: Eco social justice: issues ,challenges and ways forward, 8-11 November 2011, Kerala, India. (Unpublished)
Miles, Debra, Chang, Nigel, Jones, Peter, Francis, Abraham, Zuchowski, Ines, and Harris, Nonie (2011) Creating partnerships and integrating cross cultural experiences into social work education. In: [Presented at the 2011 Practice-Based Education Summit]. pp. 1-4. From: 2011 Practice Based Education Summit, 13-14 April 2011, Bathurst, NSW, Australia.
Jones, Peter, Miles, Debra, Francis, Abraham, and Rajeev, S.P. (2011) Eco-social Justice: issues, challenges and ways forward: voices from De Novo '11. Books for Change, Karnataka, India.
Miles, Debra, Chang, Nigel, Jones, Peter, Francis, Abraham, Zuchowski, Ines, and Harris, Nonie (2011) Integrating international work-integrated-learning experiences into social work and human service education. In: [Presented at the 2011 Practice-Based Education Summit]. pp. 1-4. From: 2011 Practice-Based Education Summit, 13-14 April 2011, Bathurst, NSW, Australia.
Francis, Abraham (2010) Building on strengths: a developmental approach to promote women's mental health in communities. In: Sekar, K., Rajaram, Prakashi, Shekhar, Rameela, and Mubarak, A.R., (eds.) Women and Mental Health. National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, pp. 28-39.
Francis, Abraham (2010) Developing Community Networks and partnerships in promoting positive Mental Health in rural south Australia. In: Abstracts of Asia Pacific Regional Conference. p. 1. From: Asia Pacific Regional Conference: Coping Resilience and Hope Building, 9 - 11 July 2010, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.