TY - BOOK AU - Geldard,Kathryn TI - Practical interventions for young people at risk SN - 9781446269367 (ebook) : AV - HV1421 .P73 2009 PY - 2009/// CY - Los Angeles, [Calif.], London PB - SAGE KW - Social work with youth KW - Social work with teenagers KW - Problem youth KW - Services for KW - Counseling of N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; Specialized N2 - Focusing on interventions that practitioners can use in collaboration with the young person, this book offers hands-on strategies for enhancing resilience and addressing challenges and issues typically faced by young people. Topics covered include: depression, suicide, and self-harm; substance abuse; problematic sexual behaviour; marginalised youth; mental health issues; peer mentoring and building on strengths; cults and gangs; bullying; firelighting. Throughout the book, multi-disciplinary and international authors share their expertise, highlighting relevant evidence-based interventions and considering themes such as anti-oppressive practice, culture, values and ethics UR - https://sk.sagepub.com/books/practical-interventions-for-young-people-at-risk ER -