A Framework for Assessing Violent Behaviors in Elementary School-Age Children

The importance of preventing and intervening in bullying and other forms of school violence has been well established. This has resulted in the publication of numerous programs designed to prevent bullying and violence in schools. However, a missing piece revolves around the social worker's rol...

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Published in:Children & schools 2008-04, Vol.30 (2), p.83-91
Main Authors: Bardick, Angela D., Bernes, Kerry B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aggression
Antisocial Behavior
assessment
Behavior
Bullying
Caseworkers
Child welfare
Children
Criminal liability
Criminals
Educational Environment
Elementary School Students
Elementary schools
Evaluation Methods
Guides
High Risk Students
Intervention
Peer Relationship
Prevention
Prevention programs
Risk Assessment
Risk factors
Role
Social Work
Social workers
Student Evaluation
Students
Violence
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Summary:The importance of preventing and intervening in bullying and other forms of school violence has been well established. This has resulted in the publication of numerous programs designed to prevent bullying and violence in schools. However, a missing piece revolves around the social worker's role in identifying and assessing violent behaviors in elementary school-age children. The purpose of this article is to provide social workers with a framework for identifying and assessing violent behaviors in elementary school-age children. Specifically, this article provides an overview of the current understanding of violent behaviors in children and a framework for assessing violent behaviors in elementary school-age children using a structured professional judgment approach, the Early Assessment Risk List for Boys (EARL-20B) and the Early Assessment Risk List for Girls (EARL-21G), observations, interviews, and targeted violence risk assessment.
ISSN:1532-8759
1545-682X
DOI:10.1093/cs/30.2.83