Debra J. Pepler Christopher D. Webster Kathryn S. Levene
After decades of neglect, researchers have begun to focus attention on the development and outcomes of girlhood aggression. This comprehensive volume provides an account of some of the pioneering research in the field. Its central aims are to highlight current understanding, identify key components for preventing and treating the complex array of problems experienced by aggressive girls, and raise new questions for future research. The perspectives presented by the authors highlight the diverse factors that moderate the emergence of aggression while offering insight into how to target that...
After decades of neglect, researchers have begun to focus attention on the development and outcomes of girlhood aggression. This comprehensive volume ...
Impulsivity features prominently in contemporary descriptions of many psychiatric disorders, and is also a key element in the clinical risk assessment of violence. Thoroughly examining the nature, assessment, and treatment of impulsive conduct, this up-to-date volume brings together contributions from prominent researchers and clinicians in both mental health and correctional settings. Chapters illuminate our current understanding of impulsive behavior from conceptual, legal, and biological perspectives, and address the challenges of describing and measuring it. With special emphasis on how...
Impulsivity features prominently in contemporary descriptions of many psychiatric disorders, and is also a key element in the clinical risk assessment...
This expanded and updated new edition reflects the growing importance of the structured professional judgement approach to violence risk assessment and management. It offers comprehensive guidance on decision-making in cases where future violence is a potential issue.
Includes discussion of interventions based on newly developed instruments
Covers policy standards developed since the publication of the first edition
Interdisciplinary perspective facilitates collaboration between professionals
Includes contributions from P.Randolf Kropp, R. Karl...
This expanded and updated new edition reflects the growing importance of the structured professional judgement approach to violence risk assessment...
This expanded and updated new edition reflects the growing importance of the structured professional judgement approach to violence risk assessment and management. It offers comprehensive guidance on decision-making in cases where future violence is a potential issue.
Includes discussion of interventions based on newly developed instruments
Covers policy standards developed since the publication of the first edition
Interdisciplinary perspective facilitates collaboration between professionals
Includes contributions from P.Randolf Kropp, R. Karl...
This expanded and updated new edition reflects the growing importance of the structured professional judgement approach to violence risk assessment...
