Effectively identify, prevent, and treat teens and their families affected by dating violence.

Provides the science behind assessing and treating adolescent dating violence
Outlines effective interventions in schools and correctional institutions
Includes a detailed case example

Addressing the critical issue of adolescent dating violence, this comprehensive volume in the Advances in Psychotherapy series provides mental health professionals with the essential tools for recognizing, assessing, and treating victims and perpetrators. The authors expertly explore the diagnostic guidelines, theories, and treatment options, with a focus on those most at risk for dating violence – youth aged 10–24 years. Emphasizing a gender-inclusive and intersectional approach, the text challenges common myths and provides evidence-based recommendations for several effective interventions that can be used in schools and correctional institutions. A detailed case example offers insights into the different aspects of assessment, treatment, and client and school follow-up. This book equips clinical psychologists, child psychologists, educational and school psychologists, forensic psychologists, and students with the latest research and practical resources to respond to adolescent dating violence with care and urgency.

###BOLD#TEXT[Praise for the book]###

###ITALIC#TEXT[“Written by legends in the field, this invaluable book translates decades of research on adolescent dating violence into practical, evidence-based strategies for prevention and treatment. As a psychologist, I appreciate its balance of scientific rigor and comprehensive guidance, making it essential reading for clinicians, educators, and anyone committed to fostering healthy relationships among youth.”]###
Gregory L. Stuart, PhD, Director of Clinical Psychology Training at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, TN; Editorial Board Member of the ###ITALIC#TEXT[Journal of Interpersonal Violence and Partner Abuse]###; Editor-in Chief of ###ITALIC#TEXT[Substance Use: Research and Treatment]###

###ITALIC#TEXT[“Adolescent Dating Violence is a concise, timely, and evidence-based resource authored by three of the field’s foremost experts. Combining clinical insight, rigorous research, and practical strategies, the book offers practitioners and prevention specialists a credible and highly applicable guide. It fills a critical gap in the literature by providing a comprehensive yet accessible overview of the knowledge and tools essential to protecting and supporting youth.”]###
Lindsay M. Orchowski, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI; Senior Consulting Editor for ###ITALIC#TEXT[Psychology of Violence]###; Co-Editor of ###ITALIC#TEXT[Engaging Boys and Men in Sexual Assault Prevention: Theory, Research and Practice]###

Adolescent Dating Violence

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