Deviant Peer Influences in Programs for Youth: Problems and Solutions - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 1593852797 ISBN 13: 9781593852795

Casa editrice: Guilford Press, 2006

Riassunto

Most interventions for at-risk youths are group based. Yet, emerging research indicates that young people often learn to become deviant by interacting with deviant peers. In this important volume, leading intervention and prevention experts from psychology, education, criminology, and related fields analyze how, and to what extent, programs that aggregate deviant youth actually promote problem behavior. A wealth of evidence is reviewed on deviant peer influences in such settings as therapy groups, alternative schools, boot camps, group homes, and juvenile justice facilities. Concrete recommendations are offered for improving existing services, and promising alternative approaches are explored.

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Recensione

'This is one of the most important books ever published pertaining to the design and delivery of effective services for troubled youths. This book has extraordinary breadth and relevance. It is highly pertinent to the work of practitioners, researchers, and policymakers alike, across the fields of mental health, education, and juvenile justice. Importantly, the recommendations in this book provide clear clinical and policy guidelines for improving outcomes and increasing the cost benefits of services for the nation's at-risk youths.' - Scott W. Henggeler, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina

'This book offers new and innovative insights into the variety of social, behavioral, and academic problems associated with grouping together deviant youth. More importantly, it provides sound recommendations on programs, practices, and policies with proven effectiveness for improving youth outcomes. I recommend this book to educators and others working with at-risk youth.' - William Modzeleski, Associate Assistant Deputy Secretary, Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools, U.S. Department of Education, USA

L'autore

Kenneth A. Dodge, PhD, Center for Child and Family Policy, Duke University

Thomas J. Dishion, PhD, Department of Psychology and Child and Family Center, University of Oregon

Jennifer E. Lansford, PhD, Center for Child and Family Policy, Duke University

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• Editore: Guilford Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1593852797
• ISBN 13: 9781593852795
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 462
• Redattore: Dodge Kenneth A., Dishion Thomas J., Lansford Jennifer E.