| Description |
xv, 158 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
The Parable of Nasrudin -- Ch. 1. The Problem of Violence in Our Society -- Ch. 2. The Problem of Violence-in Mental Health Treatment -- Ch. 3. Developmental Sequences Utilizing a Cognitive-Behavioral Expressive Model -- Ch. 4. Pathways of Violent Youth -- Ch. 5. General Principles of Cognitive Development -- Ch. 6. Affective Development -- Ch. 7. Clinical Characteristics of Violent Youth -- Ch. 8. Homicidal Adolescents: Hearts Darkened Before Their Time -- Ch. 9. General Principles in the Treatment of Violent Youth -- Ch. 10. The Clinical Experience of Unwilling Youth -- Ch. 11. Forensic Psychological Aspects of Care -- Ch. 12. Malpractice: Regarding Each Other Testily -- Useful Information and an Afterword: How to Find a Good Mechanic |
| Summary |
"This vital guide will help you bolster your understanding of forensic mental health issues to effectively assist youth in criminal justice settings. Through this insightful book, you will discover tips and suggestions to help you become a better, more connected youth care worker." "From The Aggressive Adolescent, you will find strategies for dealing with youth who are resistant to entering into treatment so that you can achieve a break-through and help them deal with their problems. This book will assist you in developing and implementing effective systems of care for aggressive adolescents in order to give them the help and support they need and deserve."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 145-152) and index |
| Subject |
Problem youth -- Rehabilitation.
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Violence in adolescence.
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Aggression.
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Adolescent Behavior.
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Adolescent Psychiatry.
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Adolescent.
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Violence.
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| LC no. |
99037681 |
| ISBN |
0789008637 (alk. paper) |
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0789009102 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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