Assessing and Managing Violence Risk in Juveniles

Highly practical and accessible, this is an indispensable resource for any mental health practitioner working with adolescents at risk for violent behavior. Presented is a comprehensive framework for evaluating justice-involved youth 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 provides foundational knowledge on the development of aggressive conduct problems and examines their connections to other emotional and behavioral disorders.Borum, Randy is the author of 'Assessing and Managing Violence Risk in Juveniles', published 2006 under ISBN 9781593853228 and ISBN 159385322X.