{"product_id":"prevention-psychology-9781433817915","title":"Prevention Psychology","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePsychologists are increasingly engaged with and consulted by public agencies, school districts, and businesses to assist in the prevention of major problems (e.g., school violence, drug addiction, and employee stress). This book provides a broad overview of the science and practice of prevention, including practical guidance for developing, implementing, and evaluating prevention programs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The authorreviews\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe history of prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebehavior change theories that guide prevention programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erisk and protective factors to target\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eissues of social justice and prevention; and professional issues related to ethics, education, and funding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Model programs from diverse settings are described, including those in education, health care, and community settings. This book offers a multidisciplinary perspective and an array of resources for prevention practitioners, scholars, and students from disciplines such as psychology, social work, \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistory of Prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevention Theories for Behavior Change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective Factors:  Promoting Strengths and Building Positive Behaviors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial Justice and Public Policy Advocacy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevention Applications in Educational Settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevention Applications in Community and Medical Settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommendations for Developing, Implementing, and Evaluating Prevention Interventions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevention Ethics, Education, and Funding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMapping an Agenda for the Future of Prevention Psychology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A: American Psychological Association Guidelines for Prevention in Psychology\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B: Prevention Resources\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReferences\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"American Psychological Association","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49408229015895,"sku":"9781433817915","price":62.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781433817915.jpg?v=1730502047","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/prevention-psychology-9781433817915","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}