Practical interventions

this new book (2009) is entitled:

Practical interventions for Young People at Risk

Edited by: Dr Kathryn Geldard

Published by: Sage, London.

This book provides evidence-based hands-on practical intervention approaches for addressing the needs of young people at risk. Collaborative interventions for engaging young people, enhancing resilience, and addressing the challenges typically faced by them are described. Available resources for addressing particular risk situations are included.

The multidisciplinary internationally recognised authors each share their expertise with regard to a particular area of risk.

Respect for anti-oppressive practice, culture, values and ethics is stressed.

CONTENTS

Introduction: Engaging young people collaboratively – Kathryn Geldard

Chapter 1 – The development of self-care behaviour - David Geldard

Chapter 2 – Building resilience in young people – Ian Shochet, Rebecca Hoge, Astrid Wurfl

Chapter 3 – Enhancing peer support – Kathryn Geldard, Wendy Patton

Chapter 4 – Combating depression – Alan Carr

Chapter 5 – Empowering young people who self-harm – Jude Sellen

Chapter 6 – Preventing suicide – Alan Carr

Chapter 7 – Working with gangs and other delinquent groups – Simon Hallsworth, Tara Young

Chapter 8 – Prevention and responses to bullying – Fran Thompson, Neil Tippett, Peter K. Smith

Chapter 9 – Intervening with youth who engage in fire-lighting – Daryl L. Sharp, Robert E. Cole, Carolyn E Kourofsky, Susan W Blaakman

Chapter 10 –Alcohol and young people – Brad Levingston, Jenny Melrose

Chapter 11 – Tackling the misuse of volatile substances – Richard Ives

Chapter 12 - Responding to the use of illicit drugs –Cindy Schaeffer, Rocio Chang, Scott W. Henggeler

Chapter 13 – Sexual health-related interventions – Susan Moore

Chapter 14 – Young people with Sexual Behaviour Problems: Towards Positive and Healthy Relationships – Ian Lambie

Chapter 15 – Addressing eating problems – Renee Rienecke Hoste, Daniel le Grange

Chapter 16 – Responding to cult group membership – Lee Richmond, Carole Rayburn

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