Science, Treatment and Prevention of Antisocial Behaviors

Fishbein Launse, D. (2004). Science, Treatment and Prevention of Antisocial Behaviors: Evidence-Based Practice. New Jersey: Civic Research Institute.

Recent research findings from the fields of genetics, neurobiology, psychology and the social sciences on the causes of antisocial behavior, criminality, violence, substance abuse and other high-risk behaviors

The underlying mechanisms in antisocial conduct -- and how to prevent and treat them

Co-occurring disorders and trauma in antisocial individuals, and implications for treatment

Applying behavioral scientific findings in the treatment of offender and other high-risk populations

Assessing juvenile and adult offenders and patients with behavioral disturbances

The linkages between antisocial behavior and substance abuse

Designs for prevention strategies that focus on underlying causes