Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

1. Antisocial Behavior, Conduct Disorder, Delinquency, and Violence Among At-Risk Children and Youths: Characteristics, Causes, and Outcomes. 2. Issues, Guidelines, and Resources For Use In Implementing School-Based Interventions for Antisocial Behavior and Violence. 3. Best Practices in Assessment of Antisocial Behavior Patterns. 4. Preventing Antisocial Behavior by Addressing Risk Factors Within Family, School, and Community Contexts. 5. Proven Principles and Practices for Managing Antisocial Behavior. 6. Assessment and Classification of Social Competence Deficits Among Antisocial Youth. 7. Principles and Procedures of Social Skills Instruction and Generalization Programming for Antisocial Children and Youth. 8. Bullying, Harassment, Peer-Related Aggression, and Mean-Spirited Teasing in School. 9. Parent Involvement in the Schooling of Antisocial Students: Critical Issues and Best Practices. 10. Case-Study Applications of Best Practices with Antisocial Students. 11. Youth Violence, Gangs, and School Safety: Reducing Risks and Enhancing Protections.

This classic in the literature of child violence and antisocial behavior has been updated to include coverage of the most recent and important school safety, prevention, and universal intervention programs. ANTISOCIAL BEHAVIOR IN SCHOOL has often been commended for its comprehensive coverage of the nature, origins, and causes of antisocial behavior as well its consistent focus on the best practices, interventions, and model programs for preventing and remediating this most destructive of behavior disorders. The authors' practical focus is reinforced by the inclusion of many useful tools for teachers and other professionals including worksheets, guidelines, assessment instruments, and a full chapter of case studies built around best practices for working with antisocial students.