At risk youth; a comprehensive response; for counselors, teachers psychologists, and human service professionals, 4th ed.0534272363 At risk youth; a comprehensive response; for counselors, teachers psychologists This list includes notable psychologists and contributors to psychology, some of whom may not have thought of themselves primarily as psychologists but are included here because of their important contributions to the discipline. , and human service professionals, 4th ed. McWhirter, J. Jeffries et al. Brooks/Cole Publishing 2007 378 pages $87.95 Paperback HQ796 This textbook textbook Informatics A treatise on a particular subject. See Bible. identifies the background factors that contribute to risky behaviors, outlines five at-risk categories, and discusses various approaches to prevention, intervention A procedure used in a lawsuit by which the court allows a third person who was not originally a party to the suit to become a party, by joining with either the plaintiff or the defendant. , and treatment. Specific chapters focus on family problems, school issues, drug abuse, teen pregnancy, delinquency delinquency Criminal behaviour carried out by a juvenile. Young males make up the bulk of the delinquent population (about 80% in the U.S.) in all countries in which the behaviour is reported. and gangs, suicide, peer interventions, and family interventions. The fourth edition adds prevention and treatment suggestions, and moves the school shooter chapter into the youth violence chapter. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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