Includes bibliographical references (pages 189-220) and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
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Trends and processes in youth violence -- Risk factors for youth violence -- Mental/behavioral disorders and violent behavior -- Process and principles -- Psychological tests and assessment instruments -- Special considerations in assessing risk for targeted violence -- Report writing and risk communication -- Special topics in youth violence -- Research-based principles for reducing violence risk -- Effective intervention plans.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"The first scientifically grounded, step-by-step guide of its kind, this book belongs on the desks of clinical psychologists, social workers, family therapists, school psychologists, psychiatrists, and other professionals who work with potentially violent youth. It will also be of interest to juvenile justice professionals, and may serve as a supplemental text in graduate-level courses."--Jacket.
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Assessing and managing violence risk in juveniles.