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This book provides a concise-yet-comprehensive overview of the broad-ranging topics in the field of violence and aggression. It uses a functional approach that acknowledges the evolutionary, cultural, and operant nature of violence and aggression. The book defines the nature of different forms of violence and aggression; examines epidemiology and risk factors; describes biological, cultural and individual causes; and discusses individual and societal prevention and treatment. Key areas of coverage include:Epidemiology of violence and aggression.Biological and social causes of violence and aggression.Cultural interventions, psychotherapies, and individual biological interventions.The effects of violence and aggression in special populations.Violence and Aggression: Integrating Theory, Research, and Practice is a must-have resource for researchers, academics, and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in forensic psychology, public health, criminology/criminal justice, developmental psychology, psychotherapy/counseling, psychiatry, social work, educational policy and politics, health psychology, nursing, and behavioral therapy/rehabilitation. 

This book focuses on applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment of violence and aggression in persons with neurodevelopmental disabilities.

This book examines the assessment and obligatory treatment programs for violent and sexually violent offenders - primarily adolescents and adults - diagnosed with cluster B personality disorder or a conduct disorder.

This book examines the assessment and obligatory treatment programs for violent and sexually violent offenders - primarily adolescents and adults - diagnosed with cluster B personality disorder or a conduct disorder.