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

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910961309203321
• Autore: Liab Kristin
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London ; ; Philadelphia, : J. Kingsley, 2007
• ISBN: 9786611105594; 9781281105592; 1281105597; 9781846426605; 184642660X; 9781435602977; 1435602978
• Edizione: [1st American pbk.]
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (147 p.)
• Collana: Child and adolescent mental health
• Altri autori (Persone): RichardsonJoanna <1972->
• Disciplina: 618.92/89
• Soggetti: Conduct disorders in adolescence; Juvenile delinquency
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: 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
• Sommario/riassunto: 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