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Assessing and Managing Violence Risk in Juveniles

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Highly practical and accessible, this is an indispensable resource for any mental health practitioner working with youth at risk for violent behavior. Presented is a comprehensive framework for evaluating juveniles in the justice system or those whose behavior in school, therapy sessions, or other contexts raises concern about violence. Detailed case examples illustrate the authors' scientifically grounded approach to selecting appropriate instruments, analyzing and communicating assessment results, and designing effective interventions. Special problems addressed include bullying, sexual aggression, fire setting, and homicide. The book also examines the development of aggressive conduct problems and their connections to other emotional and behavioral disorders.

Language: English

Pages: 226

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: The Guilford Press

Release: August 01, 2006

ISBN: 159385322X

ISBN 13: 9781593853228

Assessing and Managing Violence Risk in Juveniles

4.6/5 ( ratings)

Highly practical and accessible, this is an indispensable resource for any mental health practitioner working with youth at risk for violent behavior. Presented is a comprehensive framework for evaluating juveniles in the justice system or those whose behavior in school, therapy sessions, or other contexts raises concern about violence. Detailed case examples illustrate the authors' scientifically grounded approach to selecting appropriate instruments, analyzing and communicating assessment results, and designing effective interventions. Special problems addressed include bullying, sexual aggression, fire setting, and homicide. The book also examines the development of aggressive conduct problems and their connections to other emotional and behavioral disorders.

Language: English

Pages: 226

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: The Guilford Press

Release: August 01, 2006

ISBN: 159385322X

ISBN 13: 9781593853228

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