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An authoritative, interdisciplinary book which outlines how solution focused practice is particularly effective in addressing violent behaviour in clients and service users, encompassing work with both adults and children.Solution focused approaches have been used successfully with a range of violent behaviours from school-based bullying to severe domestic violence, as well as with victims of violence. Solution focused approaches hold people accountable for building solutions to their violent behaviour. The book shows how to engage clients in solution talk as opposed to problem talk, set useful goals and help clients to develop new behaviours. It outlines the practice principles and working techniques that make up solution focused practice with physical, emotional and sexual violence. Illustrative case studies and practice activities are provided.This book is suitable for anyone working to help reduce violent behaviour, including social workers, counsellors, therapists, nurses, probation workers and youth offending teams.
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Working with Violence and Confrontation Using Solution Focused Approaches by the same author Children and Young People Whose Behaviour is Sexually Concerning or Harmful Assessing Risk and Developing Safety Plans Jackie Bateman and Judith Milner ISBN 978 1 84905 361 7 eISBN 978 0 85700 714 8 Working with Children and Teenagers Using Solution Focused Approaches Enabling Children to Overcome Challenges and Achieve their Potential Judith Milner and Jackie Bateman ISBN 978 1 84905 082 1 eISBN 978 0 85700 261 7 of related interest Mediation Skills and Strategies A Practical Guide Tony Whatling Foreword by Mohamed M. Keshavjee ISBN 978 1 84905 299 3 eSIBN 978 0 85700 627 1 Engaging with Perpetrators of Domestic Violence Practical Techniques for Early Intervention Kate Iwi and Chris Newman ISBN 978 1 84905 380 8 eIBSN 978 0 85700 738 4 Changing Offending Behaviour A Handbook of Practical Exercises and Photocopiable Resources for Promoting Positive Change Clark Baim and Lydia Guthrie Foreword by Fergus McNeill ISBN 978 1 84905 511 6 eISBN 978 0 85700 928 9 From Violence to Resilience Positive Transformative Programmes to Grow Young Leaders Jo Broadwood and Nic Fine ISBN 978 1 84905 183 5 eISBN 978 0 85700 314 0 Working with Gangs and Young People A Toolkit for Resolving Group Conflict Jessie Feinstein and Nia Imani Kuumba ISBN 978 1 84310 447 6 eISBN 978 1 84642 522 6 Working with Violence and Confrontation Using Solution Focused Approaches Creative Practice with Children, Young People and Adults Judith Milner and Steve Myers Jessica Kingsley Publishers London and Philadelphia Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this book is correct, but it should not in any way be substituted for medical advice. Readers should always consult a qualified medical practitioner before adopting any complementary or alternative therapies. Neither the author nor the publisher takes responsibility for any consequences of any decision made as a result of the information contained in this book. First published in 2017 by Jessica Kingsley Publishers 73 Collier Street London N1 9BE, UK and 400 Market Street, Suite 400 Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA www.jkp.com Copyright © Judith Milner and Steve Myers 2017 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any material form (including photocopying, storing in any medium by electronic means or transmitting) without the written permission of the copyright owner except in accordance with the provisions of the law or under terms of a licence issued in the UK by the Copyright Licensing Agency Ltd. www.cla.co.uk or in overseas territories by the