Youth violence : theory, prevention, and intervention

Seifert, Kathryn. (Author). Ray, Karen, Ph. D. (Added Author). Schmidt, Robert. (Added Author).

Record details

ISBN: 0826107419 (ebook)
ISBN: 9780826107411 (ebook)
ISBN: 0826107400
ISBN: 9780826107404
Physical Description: xx, 235 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
print
Publisher: New York : Springer Pub. Co., c2012.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction. Youth violence : prevalence and trends -- Demographic factors in youth violence -- Classifications of youth violence -- Theoretical perspectives on youth violence -- Dynamics of youth violence. Individual factors that impact youth violence -- Environmental factors that impact youth violence -- Special issues in youth violence. Bullying -- Youth suicide -- Assessment, prevention, and intervention. Violence risk assessment for children and adolescents -- Youth violence prevention programs -- Interventions -- Youth violence : policy implications.