Alternatives to Violence: Empowering Youth To Develop Healthy Relationships

by David A. Wolfe, Christine Wekerle, Katreena L. Scott

Overview

Motivated by the need to stop violence against women and children, the authors of this timely volume argue that the key to preventing interpersonal violence lies in education during that "window of opportunity" — adolescence.

The authors present a model designed to educate young people about the abuse of power and to assist them in forming egalitarian relationships. Their hope is that as healthier relationships are formed, the overall risk of violence against women and children is reduced and the foundation is laid for future, non-violent relationships.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803970304
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	12/11/1996
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	2.44(w) x 3.62(h) x 0.28(d)

About the Author

Dr. Wolfe holds the inaugural RBC Chair in Children's Mental Health at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, and heads the CAMH Centre for Prevention Science. He is also Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology at the University of Toronto. Since 2007 he has served as Editor-in-Chief of Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal. He is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, past President of Division 37 (Child, Youth, and Family Services), and received a Diplomate in Clinical Psychology from the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). He has provided extensive assessment and consultation to child protective services, schools, and the court with respect to issues of child abuse and violence.

Table of Contents

A Call for Action
Violence in the Lives of Children, Youth and Families
Responding to Violence
Establishing a Commitment to Violence Prevention
Approaching Solutions
Youth as Resources
A Developmental Model of Relationship Violence and Abuse
Applying the Principles
Core Ingredients of Successful Prevention Programs
The Youth Relationships Project