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Young Killers

The Challenge of Juvenile Homicide
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Supported by systematic case studies, Young Killers provides an empirical assessment of male adolescent murderers. Kathleen Heide addresses psychological assessment , treatment issues and prevention strategies. '
Dr. Heide is a Full Professor in the Department of Criminology at the University of South Florida, Tampa and is an internationally recognized consultant on adolescent homicide and family violence. She is a licensed mental health counselor in the State of Florida and has been court-appointed as an expert in Florida Circuit Courts in homicide, sexual battery, juvenile, and family matters. Dr. Heide's publication record includes more than 100 publications and presentations in the areas of adolescent homicide, family violence, personality assessment, and juvenile justice, along with two books - Why Kids Kill Parents (1992) and Young Killers (1999). She received her B.A. from Vassar College in Psychology and her M.A. and Ph.D in Criminal Justice from the State University of New York at Albany.
Foreword - Ted Palmer PART ONE:JUVENILE HOMICIDE ENCAPSULATED The Phenomenon of Juvenile Homicide Ingredients for Juvenile Murder The Legal Response to Juvenile and Adolescent Homicide Understanding the Juvenile Murderer PART TWO: CLINICAL PORTRAITS Peter Daniels Jerry Johnson Calvin Thomas David Collins Malcolm Farrell Joel Westerlund Brian Clark PART THREE: THE CHALLENGE OF JUVENILE HOMICIDE Treating Young Killers - with Eldra P Solomon Reducing Youth Violence in the 21st Century
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