Strategies for the Prevention of Physical Assault Among Emotionally Disturbed Youths (P.A.A.R.R.) (From Assaultive Youth: Responding to Physical Assaultiveness in Residential, Community and Health Care Settings, P 85-99, 1987, Joel Kupfersmid and Roberta Monkman, eds. -- See NCJ 114536)

• NCJ Number: 114539
• Author(s): T Kuster; G Rowland; T Schaffner; J Kupfersmid
• Date Published: 1987
• Length: 15 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Training (Aid/Material)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

Techniques that reduce the potential for physical assaultiveness among emotionally disturbed youths are presented.

Abstract

A general manner of approaching children and adolescents during behavioral episodes is discussed. Eight preventive intervention strategies are examined in detail. In addition, three physical intervention techniques are introduced. (Author abstract)