An essential reference book which will enable practitioners to seek out practical interventions suitable for particular adolescent groups

"The book′s rich, relevant and comprehensive contributions from experienced writers make it a substantial resource for teaching, reference and research."

Mark Prever, trainer, writer and supervisor

"The needs and problems of young people are currently extremely topical and justify a dedicated textbook. The wide range of internationally renowned authors contributes to the strengths and diversity of this publication, enhancing its potential as a resource for students and professionals."

Jenny Pinfield, University of Worcester

This book responds to the urgent need for practical intervention approaches targeting young people at risk. It provides a much needed practical resource for practitioners and students from a variety of helping professions.

Focussing on interventions that practitioners can use in collaboration with the young person, the book offers hands-on strategies for addressing challenges and issues typically face by young people, such as:

- Depression, suicide and self-harm

- Substance Misuse

- Problematic Sexual Behaviour

- Marginalised Youth

- Mental Health Issues.

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.

It will prove invaluable reading for students and practitioners working with young people, especially in the fields of youth work, social work, psychology, counselling, and education.

PART ONE - INTRODUCTION
Engaging young people in collaborative interventions - Kathryn Geldard
PART TWO - BUILDING ON STRENGTHS
The development of self-care behaviour - David Geldard
Building resilience in adolescents - Ian Shochet, Rebecca Hoge, Astrid Wurfl
Enhancing peer support - Kathryn Geldard, Wendy Patton
PART THREE - SUICIDE AND SELF-HARM
Combating depression - Alan Carr
Empowering young people who self-harm - Jude Sellen
PART FOUR - CONFRONTING BEHAVIOUR - Alan CarrPreventing suicide
Working with gangs and other delinquent groups - Simon Hallsworth, Tara Young
Prevention and responses to bullying - Fran Thompson, Neil Tippett, Peter K Smith
Intervening with youth who engage in fire-lighting - Daryl L Sharp, Robert E Cole, Carolyn E Kourofsky, Susan W Blaakman
PART FIVE - SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Alcohol and young people - Brad Levingston, Jenny Melrose
Tackling the misuse of volatile substances - Richard Ives
Responding to the use of illicit drugs - Scott W Henggeler, Cindy Schaeffer, Rocio Chang
PART SIX - SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR
Sexual health-related interventions - Susan Moore
Adolescents with Sexual Behaviour Problems: Towards Positive and Healthy Relationships - Ian Lambie
PART SEVEN - MENTAL HEALTH
Addressing eating problems - Renee Rienecke Hoste, Daniel le Grange
Responding to cult group membership - Lee Richmond, Carole Rayburn
PART EIGHT - MARGINALISED YOUTH
Understanding young people in care - Jan Foster