| Preventing Teen Violence: A Guide for Parents and Professionals Contributor(s): McCarthy, Sherri (Author), Hutz, Claudio S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0275982467 ISBN-13: 9780275982461 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2006 Annotation: Ever since the killings at Columbine High School created a renewed focus on the problems of adolescent aggression, professionals in education, criminal justice, and social services have been seeking ways to curb its rising tide. This volume examines adolescent aggression from many perspectives--biological, psychological, and social--and analyzes some of the contributing factors to this growing problem. Written by internationally recognized experts in adolescent psychology, this book not only covers the causes of teen violence but, more important, offers solutions. McCarthy, Hutz, and their contributors reveal the precursors to violent behavior, and provide strategies for working with adolescents to prevent future violence. The symptoms and strategies are described clearly in a way that can be understood and adapted by parents, schools, social service agencies, and criminal justice institutions. Topics include: substance abuse; suicide and self-harm; sexual aggression; anger management and impulse control; gang violence; school violence; bullying; resilience; and increasing critical thinking skills. This book is a must-read for anyone who lives, works, or comes in contact with youth. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent - Social Science | Social Work - Social Science | Violence In Society |
| Dewey: 364.36 |
| LCCN: 2005026907 |
| Series: Contemporary Psychology (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 1.17" H x 6.44" W x 9.56" (1.38 lbs) 304 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ever since the killings at Columbine High School created a renewed focus on the problems of adolescent aggression, professionals in education, criminal justice, and social services have been seeking ways to curb its rising tide. This volume examines adolescent aggression from many perspectives--biological, psychological, and social--and analyzes some of the contributing factors to this growing problem. Written by internationally recognized experts in adolescent psychology, the book not only covers the causes of teen violence but, more important, offers solutions. McCarthy, Hutz, and their contributors reveal the precursors to violent behavior, and provide strategies for working with adolescents to prevent future violence. The symptoms and strategies are described clearly in a way that can be understood and adapted by parents, schools, social service agencies, and criminal justice institutions. Topics include: substance abuse; suicide and self-harm; sexual aggression; anger management and impulse control; gang violence; school violence; bullying; resilience; and increasing critical thinking skills. This book is a must-read for anyone who lives, works, or comes in contact with youth. |