| Violence and Mental Health in Everyday Life: Prevention and Intervention Strategies for Children and Adolescents Contributor(s): Flannery, Daniel J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0759104921 ISBN-13: 9780759104921 Publisher: Altamira Press OUR PRICE: $46.53 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2005 Annotation: Clinical psychologist Daniel J. Flannery reveals the impact of violence and victimization in the lives of children and adolescents from a developmental perspective. He offers case studies and professional resources, including web sites and readings related to violence and mental health. It is an essential resource for parents and public health practitioners in school systems, mental health, and social work, as well as professionals in juvenile justice and law enforcement. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Criminology - Medical | Pediatrics |
| Dewey: 618.928 |
| LCCN: 2005019010 |
| Series: Violence Prevention and Policy |
| Physical Information: 0.57" H x 6.08" W x 9" (0.82 lbs) 208 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Clinical psychologist Daniel J. Flannery reveals the impact of violence and victimization in the lives of children and adolescents from a developmental perspective. He explores how young people experience violence in their everyday lives and how this impacts their mental health and ability to cope with challenges and crises. His case studies show the significance of these mental health issues for the individual, family, neighborhood, and community. He offers lists of professional resources, including web sites and readings related to violence and mental health. This book will be a valuable resource for parents, teachers, social workers, childcare workers, public health officials, police officers and others who interact every day with young people, to help them understand more about child development and how experiences with violence can affect development and daily life. |
