Adolescent Violence in the Home examines a form of violence that has a profound impact on families but is often overlooked and frequently misunderstood: teen aggression and violence toward members of their family—especially parents. Violence in adolescents is often seen as the result of a mental-health diagnosis, delinquency, or as a response to dysfunctional parenting. However, complete focus on either is misplaced. This book uses a restorative framework, developed by the authors and in use in court systems and organisations around the world, to situate violent behaviours in the context of power and the intergenerational cycle of violence.
Key Features
- Provides a comprehensive understanding of the social and individual factors that lead youth to use violence.
- Explores the impact of adolescent violence on parents.
- Introduces a variety of interventions specifically addressing teen violence against parents.
Additional Information
Readers will come away from this book with a profound understanding of how adolescent violence affects families.
