Violence and Mental Health in Everyday Life: Prevention and Intervention Strategies for Children and Adolescents

Writing for parents, teachers, social workers, and others who interact with children, clinical psychologist Flannery (director, Institute for the Study and Prevention of Violence, Kent State U.) offers insight about the impact of violence on the development of children and adolescents and their ability to cope with challenges and crises. He writes in a conversational style, loosely organizing material around developmental stages and presenting cases (including experiences with his own children) …