| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 331 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Contents |
Etiology and surveillance in child maltreatment / Melissa K. Runyon ... [et al.] -- An evidence-based perspective on interventions to stop or prevent child abuse / Mark Chaffin and Susan Schmidt -- The pursuit of wellness for victims of child maltreatment : a model for targeting relevant competencies, contexts, and contributors / John W. Fantuzzo, Rebecca J. Bulotsky-Shearer, and Christine M. McWayne -- Predicting and preventing youth violence : developmental pathways and risk / Linda L. Dahlberg and Thomas R. Simon -- School-based interventions for youth violence prevention / Albert D. Farrell and Suzanne Camou -- Bullies and victims : a challenge for schools / Pamela Orpinas and Arthur M. Horne -- Etiology and surveillance of intimate partner violence / Ileana Arias and Robin M. Ikeda -- Interventions to address intimate partner violence : the current state of the field / Cris M. Sullivan -- Suicide prevention / Carl C. Bell, Jerome Richardson, and Morris A. Blount Jr. -- Bringing the agendas together : partner and child abuse / K. Daniel O'Leary and Erica M. Woodin -- The role and function of culture in violence prevention practice and science / Le'Roy E. Reese, Elizabeth M. Vera, and Leon D. Caldwell -- Violence prevention in the 21st century : merging agendas and creating impact / John R. Lutzker, Jennifer M. Wyatt, and Phaedra S. Corso. |
| Summary |
"Preventing Violence: Research and Evidence-Based Intervention Strategies is the only book available that offers current data-based analyses from leaders in violence prevention with a strong scientific perspective. Contributors examine a range of violence that occurs in our culture, including child maltreatment, youth violence, intimate partner violence, and suicide. Because evidence shows that a cycle of violence seems to begin with child maltreatment--which includes not only child physical and sexual abuse but also neglect--the contributors examine the possibility of connecting the disparate intervention areas in both research and practice and often draw on large-scale studies conducted by the government in their discussions of approaches to violence prevention. The suggested research and intervention programs highlight the role of cultural competence, a phenomenon whose importance has been determined empirically. Violence is a serious public health problem that can be prevented. This book offers methods to accomplish that goal through programs at all levels of society from school-based interventions to changes in government policy. Psychologists, public health officials, and policymakers working to stop violence will find it an invaluable resource for science-based solutions"--Jacket. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2006 APA, all rights reserved). |
| Note |
Description based on print version record. |
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GMD: electronic resource. |
| Subject |
Violence.
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Family violence.
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Violence -- Prevention.
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Violence -- prevention & control.
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Domestic Violence -- prevention & control.
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Spouse Abuse -- prevention & control.
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Child Abuse -- prevention & control.
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Suicide Prevention.
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| Added Author |
Lutzker, John R., 1947-
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American Psychological Association.
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| Added Title |
PsycBOOKS.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Preventing violence. 1st ed. Washington, DC : American Psychological Association, c2006 (DLC) 2005015470 |
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