| Assessing and Managing Violence Risk in Juveniles Contributor(s): Borum, Randy (Author), Verhaagen, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 159385322X ISBN-13: 9781593853228 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $42.75 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2006 Annotation: 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, firesetting, and homicide. The book also examines the development of aggressive conduct problems and their connections to other emotional and behavioral disorders. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent - Social Science | Social Work - Psychology | Forensic Psychology |
| Dewey: 618.928 |
| LCCN: 2006015201 |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 6.34" W x 8.96" (1.04 lbs) 226 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |