California School of Professional Psychology Handbook of Juvenile Forensic Psychology

"War is never pretty, but it is ugliest in America, where everyday kids kill in gangs and live on drugs instead of food. This book puts the reader into the center of the fallout, the venue of juvenile forensics. It's all here, from the crises team¾in juvenile hall and the courts, all the way to diversion programs. You will be on the scene with current practitioners in mental health, law, and probation as they struggle with the kids and the issues. Not always elegant or consistent, it's real and it's gutsy. This is an offering of many voices, many perspectives, and all the essentials. A must-read for every teacher and student in the field, as well as for every counselor, therapist, or pastoral minister concerned with at-risk youth."
— Dr. llona Vail, senior psychologist, named by San Diego County as Psychologist of the Year in 2001

"Offers insightful, well-written articles about children and young people who find themselves in court jurisdiction for one reason or another. The articles, particularly those regarding at-risk children, are extremely well done. I was particularly taken with the insight expressed in the articles dealing with gangs and attachment. A very thoughtful and welcome addition to the literature regarding juvenile forensic psychology. This text will be most useful to the bench and bar, as well as to practicing therapists."
— James R. Milliken, presiding judge, Juvenile Court, The Superior Court of the State of California