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OverviewHighly practical and accessible, this is an indispensable resource for any mental health practitioner working with youth at risk for violent behavior. Presented is a comprehensive framework for evaluating juveniles in the justice system 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, fire setting, and homicide. The book also examines the development of aggressive conduct problems and their connections to other emotional and behavioral disorders. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Randy Borum (University of South Florida, United States) , David Verhaagen , Thomas Grisso , Paul S. AppelbaumPublisher: Guilford Publications Imprint: Guilford Publications Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.470kg ISBN: 9781593853228ISBN 10: 159385322 Pages: 226 Publication Date: 14 September 2006 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsI. Understanding Youth Violence 1. Trends and Processes in Youth Violence 2. Risk Factors for Youth Violence 3. Mental/Behavioral Disorders and Violent Behavior II. Conducting Violence Risk Assessments with Juveniles 4. Process and Principles 5. Psychological Tests and Assessment Instruments 6. Special Considerations in Assessing Risk for Targeted Violence 7. Report Writing and Risk Communication 8. Special Topics in Youth Violence III. Treatment and Intervention 9. Research-Based Principles for Reducing Violence Risk 10. Effective Intervention PlansReviews'This work establishes a sound foundation for best practices in the evaluation of potentially aggressive youths. Speaking directly to mental health examiners, Borum and Verhaagen satisfy the clinician's need for a realistic way to meet the mandates of evidence-based practice in this area. Their advice is comprehensive, clear, concise, and creative. There is value in this work for all who perform these evaluations, from beginners to seasoned professionals.' -Thomas Grisso, PhD, Law and Psychiatry Program, University of Massachusetts Medical School, USA 'A practical and cogent guide to handling one of the most vexing issues in clinical practice today. Borum and Verhaagen provide a clear and up-to-date overview of research on juvenile violence; describe a comprehensive, evidence-based model for conducting violence risk assessments; and offer seasoned guidance for designing effective interventions to reduce violence risk. This is a book that deserves wide adoption in the classroom and that needs to be within arm's reach of every clinician who deals with children and adolescents.' - John Monahan, PhD, University of Virginia School of Law, USA 'This work establishes a sound foundation for best practices in the evaluation of potentially aggressive youths. Speaking directly to mental health examiners, Borum and Verhaagen satisfy the clinician's need for a realistic way to meet the mandates of evidence-based practice in this area. Their advice is comprehensive, clear, concise, and creative. There is value in this work for all who perform these evaluations, from beginners to seasoned professionals.' -Thomas Grisso, PhD, Law and Psychiatry Program, University of Massachusetts Medical School, USA 'A practical and cogent guide to handling one of the most vexing issues in clinical practice today. Borum and Verhaagen provide a clear and up-to-date overview of research on juvenile violence; describe a comprehensive, evidence-based model for conducting violence risk assessments; and offer seasoned guidance for designing effective interventions to reduce violence risk. This is a book that deserves wide adoption in the classroom and that needs to be within arm's reach of every clinician who deals with children and adolescents.' - John Monahan, PhD, University of Virginia School of Law, USA Author InformationRandy Borum, PsyD, is Associate Professor in the Department of Mental Health Law and Policy at the University of South Florida, where he also holds appointments in the Department of Criminology and the College of Public Health. His over 100 professional publications include the Structured Assessment of Violence Risk in Youth. David Verhaagen, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and a managing partner of Southeast Psychological Services in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has served as the clinical director of three mental health agencies that treat children and adolescents, including the largest of its kind in the state. Dr. Verhaagen's four previous books include a text on treating sexually aggressive youth. 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