Conduct disorder and offending behaviour in young people : findings from research / Kristin Liab and Joanna Richardson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Liab, Kristin.

Contributor:

Richardson, Joanna, 1972-

Series:

Child and adolescent mental health series.

Child and adolescent mental health

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Conduct disorders in adolescence.

Juvenile delinquency.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (147 p.)

Edition:

1st American pbk.

Place of Publication:

London ; Philadelphia : J. Kingsley, 2007.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Offending behaviour in young people is a problem not only for affected neighbours and communities; it is also a serious problem for the young people involved. Behaviour problems and involvement in criminal activities have been linked to continued offending, substance misuse, lack of education and work - all factors that are linked, in turn, with shorter life expectancy. This book reviews the literature on a number of techniques and treatment approaches designed for use with adolescent conduct disorder and young offenders. The authors also provide an overview of the condition including its deve

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; Preface; Part One: Introduction; 1 Overview of Conduct Disorder; 2 Young People With More Than One Disorder (Comorbidity); 3 Aetiology and Developmental Pathways; 4 Prevention; 5 Measuring and Assessing Problem Behaviour; 6 Services for Adolescents; Part Two: The Research Base –Techniques for Treating Conduct Disorder and Treatment Approaches for Young Offenders; 7 Individual Programmes; 8 Family and Parenting Interventions; 9 School-based Interventions; 10 Pharmacology; 11 Interventions for Young People Involved in Firesetting and Arson

12 Other Treatments for Conduct Disorder13 Treatment Approaches for Young Offenders; 14 Summary of Key Issues; Appendix 1: Diagnostic Criteria for Conduct Disorder; Appendix 2: Useful Terms for Understanding and Assessing Research; Appendix 3: Search Strategy; Appendix 4: Critical Appraisal; Appendix 5: Resources; References; Subject Index; Author Index; About FOCUS; Back cover;

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9786611105594

9781281105592

1281105597

9781846426605

184642660X

9781435602977

1435602978

OCLC:

191925951