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What motivates children to commit violent crime? How might society be responsible? Are some children biologically prone to violent behaviour? In this reader-friendly book, Dr Flannery outlines the warning signs and provides prevention strategies that work to prevent circumstances from reaching breaking point.
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Review from Library Journal, May 1 1999Flannery (Harvard Medical School) warns that the recent modest decline in violent crime statistics should not create complacency about youth violence. He cites "alarming trends" such as that violent offenders are getting younger. The fundamental question is, Why do children of all ages commit violent crimes? Is society or biology responsible? Flannery looks for clues in the community, school, and home and offers comprehensive guidelines for detecting such warning signals as posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, gang membership, and substance abuse. He also gives parents, teachers, and counselors flexible strategies for correction and prevention before problems reach the breaking point. As Flannery argues, we are not helpless--we can predict tragedy and save lives. Full of up-to-date scientific references and community resources, this book is essential for those who work with children in any capacity and recommended for all public and academic libraries."--Chogollah Maroufi, California State University, Los Angeles
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