This is a book about behavioral threat assessment that focuses on prevention and early intervention. It's about thoughtful connection, inclusion, prosocial relationship building, and the restoration of meaningful and positive experiences for young people within the school environment. It's about the importance of staying objective, avoiding assumptions, and eliminating prejudgment. Finally, it's about redirecting that person to constructive, nonviolent solutions and avoiding arrest, institutionalization, or worse.

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Provides a framework for community action in order to reduce the number of injuries & deaths produced by youth violence. Activities discussed include: target groups, settings, strategies (education, legal & regulatory change, & environmental modification -- social & physical), & combining activities for an effective program. Discussion on program management (community ownership, defining the problem, goals & objectives, locating resources, & monitoring progress). Extensive listing of community activities to prevent youth violence.

On youth violence and how to reduce it

Clinical psychologist Daniel J. Flannery reveals the impact of violence and victimization in the lives of children and adolescents from a developmental perspective. He offers case studies and professional resources, including web sites and readings related to violence and mental health. It is an essential resource for parents and public health practitioners in school systems, mental health, and social work, as well as professionals in juvenile justice and law enforcement.

This is the ideal accompaniment for any school using the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) to reduce bullying and create a safe and caring school environment. This easy-to- use manual provides almost an entire year's worth of engaging, age-appropriate, and grade-specific ideas and topics to conduct meaningful class meetings.