Violence Assessment and Intervention

Grounded in the authors’ experience in successfully managing thousands of cases in a variety of contexts, this practical handbook provides a precise methodology for analyzing potential threat situations and taking action before tragedy occurs. It begins by demonstrating the violence risk assessment model from the point of the initial call and proceeds through the steps that dictate the appropriate response. The next section covers information gathering, victimology, and tools for risk assessment. Finally, the book explores organizational influences, ethics, security and consultation issues, and laws related to violence risk assessment.