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Violence assessment and intervention the practitioner's handbook

Offers a methodology for analyzing potential threat situations and taking action before tragedy occurs. Demonstrating the violence risk assessment model from the point of the initial call, this handbook covers information gathering, victimology, and formulas and tools for risk assessment. It explore...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Cawood, James S.
Other Authors: Corcoran, Michael H.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton CRC Press c2009
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Violence
Violence > Prevention
Violence > Social aspects
Violence > Psychological aspects
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Fusion
  • Assessment
  • Information gathering
  • The informative discussion
  • Formula for assessment
  • Assessment tools
  • The victim's role
  • Management
  • Organizational influences : personal and professional
  • Post-secondary school violence
  • Security
  • The laws of violence risk assessment and intervention
  • Practical ethical issues
  • Consultation issues

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