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1 online resource (xx, 235 pages) : illustrations |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Youth violence : prevalence and trends -- Demographic factors in youth violence -- Types of youth violence -- Theoretical perspectives on youth violence -- Individual factors that impact youth violence -- Environmental factors that impact youth violence -- Bullying -- Youth suicide -- Violence risk assessments for children and adolescents -- Youth violence prevention programs -- Interventions -- Youth violence : policy implications. |
| Summary |
In the U.S., youth violence is the second leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 24. This volume, authored by a noted psychotherapist with more than 30 years of experience in family violence, examines recent violent episodes perpetrated by young offenders in order to understand their root causes and to disseminate current prevention and treatment methods through a multidisciplinary lens. The book addresses the theoretical underpinnings of youth violence from the perspectives of psychology and ... Show More neurobiology, describes different types of violence, includes the latest research on "what works" in prevention and treatment, and examines connections between substance abuse, familial and community violence, and school failure in promoting violence in adolescents. Youth Violence is a comprehensive yet highly readable volume for mental health and social service professionals who work with youth and families, and violence researchers. Key Features: Provides real life case studies from Virginia Tech, Columbine, and other recent violent incidents perpetrated by young people Written by an author with over 30 years of experience in youth violence and creator of the premier risk assessment test in use today Offers the latest findings on "what works" in prevention and treatment ; In the U.S., youth violence is the second leading cause of death for young people between the ages of 10 and 24. This volume, authored by a noted psychotherapist with more than 30 years of experience in family violence, examines recent violent episodes perpetrated by young offenders in order to understand their root causes and to disseminate current prevention and treatment methods through a multidisciplinary lens. The book addresses the theoretical underpinnings of youth violence from the perspectives of psychology and neurobiology, describes different types of violence, includes the latest research on "what works" in prevention and treatment, and examines connections between substance abuse, familial and community violence, and school failure in promoting violence in adolescents. Youth Violence is a comprehensive yet highly readable volume for mental health and social service professionals who work with youth and families, and violence researchers. Key Features: Provides real life case studies from Virginia Tech, Columbine, and other recent violent incidents perpetrated by young people Written by an author with over 30 years of experience in youth violence and creator of the premier risk assessment test in use today Offers the latest findings on "what works" in prevention and treatment. |
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Violence in children -- United States.
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Children and violence -- United States.
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Social ecology.
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Violence -- psychology |
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Adolescent |
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Violence -- prevention & control |
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Social Environment |
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Risk Factors |
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United States |
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Violence chez l'enfant -- États-Unis.
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Enfants et violence -- États-Unis.
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Écologie sociale.
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human ecology.
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FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS -- Abuse -- Child Abuse.
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SELF-HELP -- Abuse.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Sexual Abuse & Harassment.
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Social ecology
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Children and violence
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Violence in children
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United States https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq
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dissertations.
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Academic theses
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Academic theses.
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Thèses et écrits académiques.
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| Added Author |
Ray, Karen, Dr.
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Schmidt, Robert.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9780826107404 0826107400 (DLC) 2011030146 |
| ISBN |
0826107419 (electronic bk.) |
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9780826107411 (electronic bk.) |
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9781283316941 |
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1283316943 |
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9786613316943 |
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6613316946 |
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9780826107404 |
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0826107400 |
| Standard No. |
9786613316943 |
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DEBBG BV043132668 |
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DEBBG BV044158851 |
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DEBSZ 386916063 |
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DEBSZ 421508892 |
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DEBSZ 42287700X |
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