Harm to others : the assessment and treatment of dangerousness

"Harm to Others offers students and clinicians an effective way to increase their knowledge of and training in violence risk and threat assessment, while providing a comprehensive examination of current treatment approaches. In an easy-to-understand, jargon-free manner, Dr. Van Brunt shares his observations, extensive clinical expertise, and the latest research on what clinicians should be aware of when performing risk and threat assessments. Features Numerous examples from recent mass shootings and rampage violence to help explain the motivations and risk factors of those who make threats Two unique, detailed case transcripts to demonstrate how to conduct a threat assessment Treatment options, using a variety of diverse case studies to illustrate concrete approaches for work with clients who have been identified as at risk for violence following a threat assessment Practical advice for clinicians facing these issues in practice Chapter highlights at the beginning of each chapter Questions for discussion at the end of each chapter" Content: Harm to Others: The Assessment and Treatment of Dangerousness Table of Contents Preface About the Author Part 1: Assessment of Violence Chapter 1: Understanding Violence Chapter Highlights Leakage Directly Communicated Threats Disruptive Behaviors and Indirect Threat Assessing the Pathway to Violence Dangerous Instincts Writing and Social Media Summary Questions for Further Discussion Chapter 2: Preparing for the Assessment Chapter Highlights Difference Between Assessment and Treatment Informed Consent Initial Referral Data Ethical Limitations of Assessment. Establishing the RelationshipEstablishing Rapport Stressing Similarities and Building Connections Lowering Defensiveness Assessment of the Individual Culture and Ethnicity Sexual Identity Socioeconomic Status Disability Summary Questions for Further Discussion Chapter 3: Case Studies Chapter Highlights Case Study: Stacie Introduction Transcript Sample Threat Assessment Letter to Referral Source Case Study: Dustin Introduction Transcript Sample Threat Assessment Letter to Referral Source Summary Questions for Further Discussion Chapter 4: Central Threat Concepts. Chapter HighlightsAction and Time Imperative Fixation and Focus Organization Versus Disorganization Legacy Token Costuming Objectification and Depersonalization Summary Questions for Further Discussion Chapter 5: Additional Threat Concepts Chapter Highlights Knowledge of and Access to Weapons and Bombs Evidence of Attack Plans Attitude Toward Authority and Society Judicial and Arrest History Past Impulsivity Substance Abuse/Dependency Attitudes Toward Authority Fading Supports Absence of Friends and Family Lack of Finances Additional Loss of Supports Another Example. Declining Academic ProgressMental Illness and Violence Langman Typology Social Isolation Manic or Impulsive Thoughts Delusional or Paranoid Thoughts Depressive and Suicidal Thoughts Irrational Thoughts Summary Questions for Further Discussion Chapter 6: Risk Factors Identified in the Literature Chapter Highlights U.S. Postal Service Threat Assessment Team Guide Risk Assessment Guideline Elements for Violence (RAGE-V) Turner and Gelles FBI Four-Pronged Approach ASIS Workplace Violence Prevention and Intervention Standards Meloy, Hoffmann, Guldimann, and James. Handbook for Campus Threat Assessment and ManagementVirginia Tech Faculty/Staff Guide Concerning, Threatening, Dangerous Summary Questions for Further Discussion Chapter 7: Structured Professional Judgment Chapter Highlights 1. Gather Information 2. Determine the Presence of Risk Factors 3. Determine the Relevance of Risk Factors 4. Develop a Good Formulation of Risk Motivators Disinhibitors Destabilizers Clinical Formulation 5. Develop Scenarios of Violence 6. Develop a Case Management Plan Based on Scenarios 7. Develop Conclusory Opinions About Violence Risk Summary. Harm To Others Offers Students And Clinicians An Effective Way To Increase Their Knowledge Of And Training In Violence Risk And Threat Assessment, And It Also Provides A Comprehensive Examination Of Current Treatment Approaches. Although The Text Includes Many Examples From K–12 And College/university Settings, Which Are Particularly Relevant For Mental Health Professionals In School Settings, The Underlying Concepts And Suggestions Are Useful For Counselors, Psychologists, And Social Workers Who Face These Issues In Their Daily Practice. In An Easy-to-understand, Jargon-free Manner, Dr. Van Brunt Shares His Observations, Extensive Clinical Expertise, And The Latest Research On What Clinicians Should Be Aware Of When Performing Risk And Threat Assessments. In Addition, He Offers Numerous Examples From Recent Mass Shootings And Rampage Violence To Help Explain The Motivations And Risk Factors Of Those Who Make Threats. Two Detailed Case Examples Are Presented To Illustrate Key Concepts Related To Assessing Dangerousness. Treatment Options Are Then Described, Using A Variety Of Diverse Case Studies To Demonstrate Concrete Approaches For Clients Who Have Been Identified As At Risk For Violence Following A Threat Assessment. *requests For Digital Versions From The Aca Can Be Found On Wiley.com. *to Request Print Copies, Please Visit The Aca Website Here. *reproduction Requests For Material From Books Published By Aca Should Be Directed To Permissions@counseling.org. Harm to Others offers students and clinicians an effective way to increase their knowledge of and training in violence risk and threat assessment, and it also provides a comprehensive examination of current treatment approaches. Although the text includes many examples from K–12 and college/university settings, which are particularly relevant for mental health professionals in school settings, the underlying concepts and suggestions are useful for counselors, psychologists, and social workers who face these issues in their daily practice. In an easy-to-understand, jargon-free manner, Dr. Van Brunt shares his observations, extensive clinical expertise, and the latest research on what clinicians should be aware of when performing risk and threat assessments. In addition, he offers numerous examples from recent mass shootings and rampage violence to help explain the motivations and risk factors of those who make threats. Two detailed case examples are presented to illustrate key concepts related to assessing dangerousness. Treatment options are then described, using a variety of diverse case studies to demonstrate concrete approaches for clients who have been identified as at risk for violence following a threat assessment. *Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com. *To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website *Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to permissions@counseling.org. Harm to Others offers students and clinicians an effective way to increase their knowledge of and training in violence risk and threat assessment, and it also provides a comprehensive examination of current treatment approaches. Although the text includes many examples from K–12 and college/university settings, which are particularly relevant for mental health professionals in school settings, the underlying concepts and suggestions are useful for counselors, psychologists, and social workers who face these issues in their daily practice. In an easy-to-understand, jargon-free manner, Dr. Van Brunt shares his observations, extensive clinical expertise, and the latest research on what clinicians should be aware of when performing risk and threat assessments. In addition, he offers numerous examples from recent mass shootings and rampage violence to help explain the motivations and risk factors of those who make threats. Two detailed case examples are presented to illustrate key concepts related to assessing dangerousness. Treatment options are then described, using a variety of diverse case studies to demonstrate concrete approaches for clients who have been identified as at risk for violence following a threat assessment. •Requests for digital versions from ACA can be found on www.wiley.com. •To purchase print copies, please visit the ACA website •Reproduction requests for material from books published by ACA should be directed to publications@counseling.org "This wonderful book is a multidisciplinary and much-needed guide for all of us working in the field of risk assessment for violence. Dr. Van Brunt blends his extensive academic and clinical skills to offer invaluable principles, concepts, and approaches. I have worked in this field for many years and have amassed a lot of experience, and I will have this book on my desk so I can refer to it every time I get that gut-wrenching call that begins, 'I am worried that this person could act out violently. What should I do?'" (This opinion is not the opinion of the FBI. It is solely the opinion of Dr. Mary Ellen O'Toole.)-Mary Ellen O'Toole, PhD, Author, Speaker, Senior FBI Profiler (ret.), Forensic Behavior Consultant"Brian Van Brunt has written a remarkable book. He not only provides comprehensive guidelines for evaluating dangerousness, but unlike many authors on this topic, he goes beyond evaluation to explore numerous treatment approaches for helping people at risk for violence to live safe, productive lives. This book is a unique contribution to the field of violence prevention."-Peter Langman, PhD, Author of Why Kids Kill: Inside the Minds of School Shooters and School Shooters: Understanding High School, College, and Adult Perpetrators Understanding violence Setting the stage for assessment Case studies Central threat concepts Additional threat concepts Risk factors from the literature Structured professional judgment Reporting back Learning to listen Understanding their story Learning to think differently Taking it step-by-step Search for meaning Case studies treatment summary.