| Description |
xxv, 625 pages ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
I. Introduction -- 1. Behavioral approaches to crime and delinquency -- 2. Dimensions of applied behavior analysis for crime and delinquency -- 3. An introduction to contemporary behaviorism : history, concepts, and a system of analysis -- II. Behavioral applications in adult and juvenile corrections -- 4. Probation and parole -- 5. Behavioral base4d group homes for juvenile offenders -- 6. Basic behavioral procedures in closed institutions -- 7. Token economy programs in closed institutions -- III. Prevention and intervention in community settings -- 8. Law enforcement and crime prevention -- 9. Diversion and neighborhood delinquency programs in open settings : a social network interpretation -- 10. Family-based interventions for crime and deliquency -- 11. School programs for delinquency prevention and intervention -- Iv. Special topics in intervention and evaluation -- 12. Criminal justice interventions with Drug and Alcohol Abusers : The4 role of compulsory treatment -- 13. The Behavioral treatment of rapists and child molesters -- 14. Some behavioral applications with juvenile offenders outside North America -- 15. Behavioral approaches with juvenile offenders : a meta-analysis of long-term treatment efficacy -- 16. Program evaluation in crime and delinquency -- V. Alternative theoretical conceptualizations -- 17. A sociological theory of crime and delinquency : social learning theory -- 18. Cognitive-behavioral theory and interventions for crime and deliquency -- 19. Nuerohormal bases of varying tendencies to learn deliquent and criminal behavior -- VI. Professional issues in behavioral applications -- 20. Psycologists in adult correctional institutions : getting off the treadmill -- 21. Legal and ethical issues in the behavioral treatment of juvenile and adult offenders -- 22. Social and political challenges to behavioral programs with delinquents and criminals |
| Analysis |
Juvenile delinquency Psychological factors |
| Notes |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographies and indexes |
| Subject |
Behavior modification.
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Crime -- Psychological aspects.
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Criminology -- Psychological aspects.
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Juvenile delinquency -- Psychological aspects.
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Juvenile justice, Administration of.
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Behavior Therapy [MESH]
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Behavior Therapy.
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Criminal Psychology [MESH]
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Criminal Psychology.
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Juvenile Delinquency [MESH]
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Juvenile Delinquency.
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| Author |
Braukmann, Curtis J.
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Morris, Edward K.
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| LC no. |
87029081 |
| ISBN |
0306426323 |
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