Conducting Adolescent Violence Risk Assessments: A Framework for 419 School Counselors

There have been numerous publications devoted to preventing violence and bullying in schools, resulting in school counselors being well equipped with school-wide violence prevention ideas and programs. Despite these violence prevention efforts, some students may pose a threat to others and thus may...

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Published in:Professional school counseling 2007-04, Vol.10 (4), p.419
Main Authors: Bernes, Kerry B, Bardick, Angela D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Antisocial Behavior
At Risk Persons
Bullying
Needs Assessment
Peer Relationship
Prevention
School Counseling
School Counselors
Student Behavior
Violence
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Summary:There have been numerous publications devoted to preventing violence and bullying in schools, resulting in school counselors being well equipped with school-wide violence prevention ideas and programs. Despite these violence prevention efforts, some students may pose a threat to others and thus may require a comprehensive assessment for violence risk, especially targeted violence. The purpose of this article is to provide school counselors with a framework for assessing students who may be at risk for violence in general or who may be at risk specifically for targeted violence.
ISSN:1096-2409