At-Risk Youth: A Comprehensive Response: For Counselors, Teachers, Psychologists, and Human Services Professionals

by J. Jeffries McWhirter, Benedict T. McWhirter, Ellen Hawley McWhirter

This timely book addresses one of the greatest social, family, and community concerns of today--children and youth who are at-risk for a variety of problem behaviors. Whether the term "at risk" is associated with a local school district's problems, with child and adolescent suicide, violence, or school dropout, with the correction system's concerns about gangs or juvenile delinquency, or public health concerns of teen pregnancy, child abuse, AIDS and STDs, and drug and alcohol use, individuals considered "at risk" need the ongoing attention of professionals across many disciplines. To help prepare students for work with at-risk youth, this book provides conceptual and practical information on key issues and problems. Prevention and intervention techniques are described in the book to help future and current professionals perform their jobs successfully and to improve the lives of young people at risk.

Genres: Nonfiction

400 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[Monica · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was one of the best psychology/ counseling books I have read so far. It is easy to read and very direct in its approaches to at risk youth problems and possible interventions. It contains a wide variety of subjects and simple direction on problem developments and resolution.

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

I know how can you give a textbook 4 stars? This one will be highly useful though in my profession.

[Goodnews · Rating 1 out of 5]

required...ugh.

[Jessbop · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good book to review and learn about at-risk behaviors and challenges for youth.