Youth violence: theory, prevention, and intervention

Introduction. Youth violence : prevalence and trends

Demographic factors in youth violence

Classifications of youth violence

Theoretical perspectives on youth violence

Dynamics of youth violence. Individual factors that impact youth violence

Environmental factors that impact youth violence

Special issues in youth violence. Bullying

Youth suicide

Assessment, prevention, and intervention. Violence risk assessment for children and adolescents

Youth violence prevention programs

Interventions

Youth violence : policy implications.