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This paper will address the need for gender issues and the discourses of power to be explored within resilience frameworks for successful outcomes for at-risk males in intervention programs. Due to the western valorisation of traditional masculinities, the "backlash politics" debate internationally constrains the challenges to the existing gender order within intervention programs. The discussion will deal with the notion of hegemonic masculinities and how boys with behaviour problems act out traditional masculinities to gain a sense of male power. It will focus on the notion of at-riskness which defines these boys as the new victims of accepted social values and does not address the issues of how men victimise other men from different ethnic, class and sexual preference minority groups, through violent and aggressive tactics (Connell, 1997). As these boys explore the interplay of hegemonic masculinities within society it will enable them to move into connecting factors within alternative programs and the community. Finally, I make suggestions for the design and implementation for future intervention/preventative programs that will integrate gender construction and resilient protective processes/factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the multifaceted experiences of trans people in the workforce, emphasizing the diverse forms of work beyond traditional employment. It delves into the challenges of job hunting, offering practical advice on networking, identity disclosure, and self-confidence during the application process and the article also highlights personal stories, showcasing resilience and the importance of embracing one's identity in the workplace.

This paper examines the needs and stress reactions of children of mentally ill parents, as well as coping and resilience. The study is based on the interviews of six 9-11 years old children and narratives of seventeen female grown up children of mentally ill parents. The younger and older children of the mentally ill parents had not been informed about their parent's illness. The illness of the parent aroused a variety of emotions in them. The children used both practical problem solving and emotional coping mechanisms. Informal social support was available to them but seldom from the public services. It is recommended that professionals in mental health and child welfare services clarify their roles when working with mentally ill parents. The best interest of the child and the parenting they need should be carefully assessed. Open care measures should be offered to families early enough to prevent serious child welfare and mental problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]