A complete overview of the rising epidemic of sexually aggressive behaviour among adolescents. A comprehensive approach to the assessment and diagnosis of the adolescent sexual offender, Sexual Aggression is the most current, integrated approach on this topic today.
Empower a Young Person to Make the Transition to a Better Life
Youth Change Agent empowers adults dedicated to preventing young people from taking the wrong path. You can become the change agent youth need to succeed. Authored by activists and educators Keith Strickland and Lucas L. Johnson, Youth Change Agent is your comprehensive guide to the best practices for your work to prevent young people from ......
The most trying times in a child's life are during their pre-teen and teen years. Even the most well-meaning and engaged parents and teachers are often ill equipped to deal effectively with adolescents and their remarkable yet confounding social and emotional changes. Surviving Adolescence follows the roller coaster ride parents with teenagers ......
Stories are what make up our lives, from birth till the end, our stories help us make sense of ourselves, others, and experiences in the world. Throughout this book, the authors explore one of the most vital of stories, childhood and child-rearing with individuals from Greece and the Middle East. Each story presented shares a unique and subjective ......
Although many parents use spankings and other forms of corporal punishment to discipline their children, research shows that the practice harms children and is ineffective at changing their behaviour. This book presents 15 effective interventions designed to prevent and stop parents from physically punishing their children.
The participatory politics and civic engagement of youth in the digital age. Read Online at connectedyouth.nyupress.org There is a widespread perception that the foundations of American democracy are dysfunctional, public trust in core institutions is eroding, and little is likely to emerge from traditional politics that will shift those ......
Participatory Practices for Planning Sustainable Communities
An illustrated, essential guide to engaging children and youth in the process of urban design From a history of children's rights to case studies discussing international initiatives that aim to create child-friendly cities, Placemaking with Children and Youth offers comprehensive guidance in how to engage children and youth in the planning and ......