Antisocial Behavior in Schools: Evidence-Based Practices (with InfoTrac®)

This classic in the literature of child violence and antisocial behavior has been updated to include coverage of the most recent and important school safety, prevention, and universal intervention programs. ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR IN SCHOOL has often been commended for its comprehensive coverage of the nature, origins, and causes of antisocial behavior as well its consistent focus on the best practices, interventions, and model programs for preventing and remediating this most destructive of behavior disorders. The authors' practical focus is reinforced by the inclusion of many useful tools for teachers and other professionals including worksheets, guidelines, assessment instruments, and a full chapter of case studies built around best practices for working with antisocial students.

This resource for teachers and teachers-in-training provides practical suggestions for working with antisocial children and youths. Stressing the importance of early intervention, the authors present guidelines for identifying the earliest signs of problems and offer research-tested ideas for keeping misbehavior from evolving into bigger problems. A sampling of topics includes the assessment of antisocial behavior, the classification of social competence deficits, and the involvement of parents in the schooling of antisocial students. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Hill M. Walker is one of the nation's leading authorities on antisocial behavior and school safety programs. He is the co-director of the University of Oregon's Institute on Violence and Destructive Behavior (IVDB). Walker's research interests include social skills assessment and intervention, violence prevention, early intervention, school safety, and longitudinal research. Dr. Walker received the Council for Exceptional Children Research Award in 1993, and the University of Oregon Presidential Medal in 2000. He is Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Oregon Social Learning Center and is a consultant to the Citizens Crime Commission, an affiliate of the Portland, Oregon, Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.

Elizabeth Ramsey, Ph.D., holds a degree in Special Education and specializes in working with parents and their children. She recently authored A FAMILY GUIDE TO SECOND STEP, a family violence prevention program developed by The Committee for Children in Seattle, WA.

Frank Gresham, who has published extensively, is currently Distinguished Professor and Director of the School Psychology program at UC—Riverside. In 2000, he was named Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science. His major areas of research include: Social Skills Assessment and Training with Children; Behavioral Consultation; and Applied Behavior Analysis. Gresham's teaching interests include: School Psychology; Consultation; Applied Psychological Measurement; Ecological Behavioral Analysis; Behavior Disorders.