Pathways to Adolescent Male Violent Offending 1st Edition

Pathways to Adolescent Male Violent Offending (1st Edition) by Sally‑Ann Ashton offers a clear, authoritative guide to understanding and preventing youth violence. Combining rigorous research with practical insight, this book maps the complex trajectories that lead some adolescent males toward violent offending and highlights where intervention can make the greatest difference.

Ashton synthesizes longitudinal studies, case analysis, and contemporary theories to identify risk factors—family dynamics, school disengagement, substance use, peer influence, and neighbourhood disadvantage—and explains how these interact across developmental stages. The writing is accessible yet scholarly, making complex criminological and psychological concepts usable for practitioners, policy makers, and students alike. Relevant to professionals in the UK, US, Europe, Australia and beyond, the book situates findings within local policy contexts and global trends in juvenile offending.

Readers will find evidence-based strategies for assessment, early intervention, and multi-agency collaboration, plus clear recommendations for designing prevention programs that target the root causes of violent behaviour. The author’s balanced approach respects the individuality of young people while providing scalable models for community, school and justice-sector responses.

Whether you are a social worker, youth justice professional, researcher or graduate student, this volume equips you to spot warning signs, implement effective interventions, and influence policy. Thoughtful case examples and practice-focused chapters make it an essential reference for anyone committed to reducing adolescent male violent offending.

Order your copy today to deepen your understanding of youth violence and to access practical tools for change. Invest in knowledge that can transform outcomes for young people and communities.

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