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Responding to Physical Assaultiveness of Emotionally Disturbed Youths (From Assaultive Youth: Responding to Physical Assaultiveness in Residential, Community and Health Care Settings, P 101-151, 1987, Joel Kupfersmid and Roberta Monkman, eds. -- See NCJ 114536)

NCJ Number
114540
Author(s)
G Rowland; T Schaffner; T Kuster; J Kupfersmid
Date Published
1987
Length
51 pages
Annotation
A series of techniques are described as a means to respond to potential assault and/or at the point of being physically attacked.
Abstract
These techniques stress the importance of providing safety and minimizing injury to all concerned. Obtaining assistance and coordinating the actions of those initiating the strategies are emphasized. (Author abstract)

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