Alternatives to Violence: Empowering Youth To Develop Healthy Relationships - Softcover

Wolfe, David A.; Wekerle, Christine; Scott, Katreena L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0803970315 ISBN 13: 9780803970311

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 1996

Synopsis

Motivated by the need to stop violence against women and children, the authors of this timely volume argue that the key to preventing interpersonal violence lies in education during that "window of opportunity" -- adolescence.

The authors present a model designed to educate young people about the abuse of power and to assist them in forming egalitarian relationships. Their hope is that as healthier relationships are formed, the overall risk of violence against women and children is reduced and the foundation is laid for future, non-violent relationships.

About this title

About the Author:

Dr. Wolfe holds the inaugural RBC Chair in Children′s Mental Health at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and heads the CAMH Centre for Prevention Science. He is also Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology at the University of Toronto. Since 2007 he has served as Editor-in-Chief of Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, past President of Division 37 (Child, Youth, and Family Services), and received a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). He has provided extensive assessment and consultation to child protective services, schools, and the court with respect to issues of child abuse and violence.

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0803970315
• ISBN 13: 9780803970311
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 182