Screening and Assessments

Lieke van Domburgh, Robert R. R. J. M. Vermeiren, Theo A. H. Doreleijers

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Abstract

Research has shown that prevention programmes can be effective in curtailing the escalation of disruptive or delinquent behaviours displayed by children at a young age (see Chapter 11, this volume). To be effective, interventions need to be welltimed, directed at the appropriate risk groups, and aimed at malleable, causal risk factors (Dryfoos, 1990; Durlak, 1995; Van der Ploeg and Scholte, 1997). To make sure that a prevention or intervention programme is applied at the appropriate risk group, screening and risk assessments are needed. To make sure that the subsequent prevention or intervention programme is aimed at the right criteria, needs assessments are required also.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTomorrow’s Criminals: The Development of Child Delinquency and Effective Interventions
PublisherTaylor and Francis
Pages165-178
ISBN (Electronic)9781317009979
ISBN (Print)9780754671510
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2016

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NameTomorrow’s Criminals: The Development of Child Delinquency and Effective Interventions

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