Description: A comprehensive guide to the theory, research and practice of violence risk management The Wiley Handbook of What Works in Violence Risk Management: Theory, Research and Practice offers a comprehensive guide to the theory, research and practice of violence risk management. With contributions from a panel of noted international experts, the book explores the most recent advances to the theoretical understanding, assessment and management of violent behavior. Designed to be an accessible resource, the highly readable chapters address common issues associated with violent behavior such as alcohol misuse and the less common issues for example offenders with intellectual disabilities. Written for both those new to the field and professionals with years of experience, the book offers a wide-ranging review of who commit acts of violence, their prevalence in society and the most recent explanations for their behavior. The contributors explore various assessment approaches and highlight specialized risk assessment instruments. The Handbook provides the latest evidence on effective treatment and risk management and includes a number of well-established and effective treatment interventions for violent offenders. This important book: Contains an authoritative and comprehensive guide to the topicIncludes contributions from an international panel of expertsOffers information on violence risk formulationReveals the most recent techniques in violence risk assessmentExplains what works in violence interventionReviews specialty clinical assessments Written for clinicians and other professionals in the field of violence prevention and assessment, The Wiley Handbook of What Works in Violence Risk Management is unique in its approach because it offers a comprehensive review of the topic rather than like other books on the market that take a narrower view.
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EAN: 9781119315759
UPC: 9781119315759
ISBN: 9781119315759
MPN: N/A
Item Length: 24.1 cm
Number of Pages: 608 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: The Wiley Handbook of What Works in Violence Risk Management: Theory, Research, and Practice
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons AND Sons LTD
Publication Year: 2020
Subject: Law, Biology, Criminology
Item Height: 242 mm
Item Weight: 1040 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Leam A. Craig, J. Stephen Wormith, Todd E. Hogue
Subject Area: Social Psychology
Item Width: 171 mm
Format: Paperback
