Youth at Risk: A Prevention Resource for Counselors, Teachers, and Parents

by David Capuzzi and Douglas R Gross

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In the latest edition of this best-selling text, David Capuzzi and Douglas Gross, along with 24 experts in the field provide a prevention-intervention paradigm to address contemporary issues facing today's youth. Written from a systemic perspective, this book offers guidance in helping teens who are struggling with the complex challenges that can be brought on by peers, family members, and difficult social environments.

Part 1 presents information on at-risk population identification, causal factors of problematic behaviors, and promotion of resiliency in youth. Part 2 examines the development of at-risk behaviors relating to dysfunctional family dynamics, low self-esteem, depression, mood disorders, and stress and trauma. Part 3 explores the behaviors most often identified as placing youth at risk, such as eating disorders, suicidal preoccupation, teen sexuality, gang membership, school violence, substance abuse, homelessness, school dropout, and bullying, as well as the unique strengths of and stressors faced by multiracial and LGBTQ youth. Case studies illustrate prevention ef forts from individual, family, school, and community perspectives, and text sidebars create greater reader self-awareness and en hance the understanding of the concepts, skills, and applications of the chapter material.

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  • ISBN10 1556203306
  • ISBN13 9781556203305
  • Publish Date 3 December 2014 (first published 1 January 2000)
  • Publish Status Out of Stock
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint American Counseling Association
  • Edition 6th ed.
  • Format Paperback (US Trade)
  • Pages 483
  • Language English