Are you okay? [[electronic resource] ] : a practical guide to helping young victims of crime / / Pete Wallis

• Autore: Wallis Pete
• Pubblicazione: London ; ; Philadelphia, : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2010
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (226 p.)
• Disciplina: 362.88083
• Soggetto topico: Youth - Crimes against - Psychological aspects; Youth - Crimes against - Great Britain; Youth - Crimes against
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: FRONT COVER; Are You Okay?:A Practical Guide to Helping Young Victims of Crime; Contents; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; INTRODUCTION; Background; Who is this book for?; How the book can be used; Why have a special focus on young people?; Benefits of using this book; Fitting in with other agendas; A note on terminology; KEY CONCEPTS: PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS AND RESTORATIVE APPROACHES; Protective Behaviours; Restorative justice; Conclusion; HOW TO HELP A YOUNG PERSON WHO HAS HAD A TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCE; PART I: 'WHAT HAPPENED?' THE CRIMES AND THEIR CONSEQUENCES; Chapter 1: The Crimes; Assault ; Bullying and harassmentCyberbullying; Hate crime; 'Honour'- basedcrime; Kidnapping and false imprisonment; Partner abuse; Physical, sexual or emotional abuse and neglect (child abuse); Robbery, theft and vandalism; Serious group violence; Sexually harmful behaviour by another child or adolescent; Chapter 2:Indirect Victimization or 'Hidden Harm'; Burglary; Vandalism and criminal damage; A death or near-death experience; Murder and manslaughter; Domestic abuse; Conclusion; Chapter 3:Understanding the Effects of Crime and Recognizing the Signs; The experience of crime for young people ; The effects of crime on young peopleRecovery; Victimization and normal teenage development; A parent/carer's reactions to a crime against their son or daughter; Unwritten Rules; The powerful victim; PART II: 'YOU ARE NOT ALONE.' STEPPING IN TO HELP; Chapter 4:Raising the Issue and Responding Well; Raising the issue; Responding well; Mindful of your own needs; Tips and suggestions; Chapter 5:Assessment, Confidentiality and Reporting; Assessment; What if the young person won't say who did it?; What if the young person doesn't want youto tell?; Reporting the incident as a crime ; PART III: 'WHAT WILL HAPPEN NOW?' THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEMChapter 6:A Swift Navigation through the Criminal Justice System; Background; Age of criminal responsibility; ABCs, ABAs, ASBOs and CRASBOs; Reporting the crime; The investigation; The decision to prosecute; Pre-court options; Court; The court case; Sentencing; Appeals; Compensation orders; Criminal injuries compensation; Probation Service; Victim's Code of Practice: Being kept informed; Resources; Chapter 7:Restorative Approaches; What is a restorative approach?; Who delivers restorative approaches? ; What happens in a restorative meeting?What are the benefits of restorative approaches?; Chapter 8:The Overlap between Offending and Victimization; What can help?; Chapter 9:Next Steps; For the young person; For you; For your organization; CONCLUSION; RESOURCES; SUBJECT INDEX; AUTHOR INDEX
• Sommario/riassunto: Are You Okay deals with these issues that many adults may face when trying to help a young person in their care in the aftermath of a crime. It provides detailed information on the different types of crime from assault and hate crime to cyberbullying and sexual abuse, and explores how they may affect the young person in different ways.
• Titolo autorizzato: Are you okay
• ISBN: 1-283-90516-7; 0-85700-272-4
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910465244903321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II