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Gun violence is a growing epidemic. According to APA, every day in the United States, approximately 30 people die of homicides and 53 people die of suicides committed by someone using a gun. Handbook of Gun Violence covers a variety of subjects and disciplines related to gun violence research. The first section provides an updated overview of the prevalence of gun violence including a dedicated section to the surge in violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. The second section biopsychosocial risk and protective factors for violence, including genetics, psychopathology, neurocognitive function, and community influences. The last section reviews options for Gun violence prevention and intervention, including treatments for youth delinquency and violence and antisocial behavior. Examines the biological risk and protective factors for violence in youth and adultsPresents research on childhood and adulthood psychopathology, neurocognitive function, and personality traits as it relates to risky behavior and violenceReviews evidence-based interventions for antisocial behavior and violence in both men and women INDICE: Section I: Gun Violence in America 1. The Gun Violence Epidemic 2. The role of guns in violence Section II: Biopsychosocial risk and protective factors for violence 3. Biological factors 4. Psychological factors: Adolescents 5. Psychological factors: Adults 6. Social factors: Adolescents 7. Social factors: Adults 8. Race Issues and Gun Violence Section III: Gun violence prevention and intervention 9. Treatments for youth delinquency and violence 10. Treatments for antisocial behavior and violence in men and women 11:. Gun safety 12. Threat assessment 13. Gun violence prevention policy 14. Summary and Future Directions
- ISBN: 978-0-323-95272-9
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 400
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2024
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés