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Behavioral science has revealed a wealth of information concerning violence assessment in a wide variety of situations, but the challenge confronted by those dealing with potentially hostile populations is the effective application of this knowledge. Now in its second edition, Violence Assessment and Intervention: The Practitioners Handbook, Second Edition supplies concrete, practical approaches to applying behavioral science to threats of violence in communities, businesses, and schools, and describes how to effectively intervene to preserve the safety of victims.Grounded in the authors experience in successfully assessing and managing thousands of cases in a variety of contexts and environments, this practical handbook provides a precise methodology for analyzing potential threat situations and taking action before tragedy occurs. The book begins by demonstrating the violence risk assessment process from the point of the initial call and proceeds through the steps that quantify the situation and determine the appropriate response. The next section covers information gathering, victimology, and formulas and tools for risk assessment. Finally, the book explores organizational influences, ethics, security and consultation issues, and laws related to violence assessment.New to the Second Edition:Previous chapters updated New case histories Advice on how to obtain additional behavioral information in victim and witness interviews An examination of ethical problems caused by unqualified assessors A chapter on postsecondary education which addresses the problem of school shootings An indepth look at which assessment tools work and which are ineffectiveThe continued occurrence of terrorist attacks and mass murders in workplaces and schools makes the revision for this book a timely one. The authors presentation of practical, effective methods of violence risk assessment and intervention takes a step forward in protecting people at risk from these catastrophic and concerted acts of violence.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Violence Assessment and Intervention: The Practitioner's Handbook, Second Edition'? A: The book focuses on providing practical approaches to violence risk assessment and intervention in various contexts, including communities, businesses, and schools.
- Q: Who is the author of this handbook? A: The author is James S. Cawood CPP.
- Q: What is the publication date of the second edition? A: The second edition was published on December 22, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 392 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for professionals in psychology or counseling? A: Yes, it is categorized under Psychology & Counseling, making it suitable for professionals in those fields.
- Q: What new features are included in the second edition? A: The second edition includes updated chapters, new case histories, advice for gathering behavioral information, and an examination of ethical issues.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the item condition is listed as new.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include violence risk assessment processes, victimology, organizational influences, ethics, and laws related to violence assessment.
- Q: Can this book help with understanding school shootings? A: Yes, it includes a chapter addressing the problem of school shootings and effective intervention strategies.