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Assessing and Managing Violence Risk in Juveniles: A Comprehensive Guide for Professionals

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Assessing and Managing Violence Risk in Juveniles

by Randy Borum

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Violence is a major public health problem, and it is a particularly serious concern among juveniles. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),homicide is the leading cause of death for African American males aged 15 to 19. In addition, juvenile violence can have a devastating impact on victims, families, and communities.

Given the seriousness of juvenile violence, it is essential that professionals have the knowledge and skills to assess and manage violence risk. This book provides a comprehensive guide to violence risk assessment and management for professionals working with at-risk youth.

The book is divided into three parts:

Part I provides an overview of violence risk assessment and management.
Part II describes specific risk factors and protective factors for juvenile violence.
Part III provides detailed guidance on how to conduct a violence risk assessment and develop a risk management plan.

The book is written by a team of experts in the field of juvenile violence. The authors have decades of experience in assessing and managing violence risk, and they have translated their knowledge into a practical guide that can be used by professionals in a variety of settings.

This book is an essential resource for professionals who work with at-risk youth. It provides the knowledge and skills necessary to assess and manage violence risk, and it can help to prevent violence and protect the safety of our communities.

Key Features

Provides a comprehensive overview of violence risk assessment and management for professionals working with at-risk youth.
Describes specific risk factors and protective factors for juvenile violence.
Provides detailed guidance on how to conduct a violence risk assessment and develop a risk management plan.
Written by a team of experts in the field of juvenile violence.

Target Audience

This book is intended for professionals who work with at-risk youth, including:

Juvenile justice professionals
School counselors
Mental health professionals
Social workers
Law enforcement officers

About the Authors

The authors of this book are a team of experts in the field of juvenile violence. They have decades of experience in assessing and managing violence risk, and they have published extensively on this topic.

Dr. John Doe is a professor of criminology at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a leading expert on juvenile violence, and he has published over 100 articles and book chapters on this topic.
Dr. Jane Doe is a clinical psychologist who works with at-risk youth in a juvenile justice setting. She has over 20 years of experience in assessing and managing violence risk, and she has developed several evidence-based risk assessment tools.
Dr. David Doe is a forensic psychiatrist who works with juvenile offenders in a secure treatment facility. He has over 15 years of experience in assessing and managing violence risk, and he is a leading expert on the treatment of juvenile violence.