{"product_id":"intervention-and-rehabilitation-strategies-for-at-risk-youth-9798259219557","title":"Intervention and Rehabilitation Strategies for At-Risk Youth","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Josef Selvganthan V.\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Social Topics - Drugs, Alcohol, Substance Abuse\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday's youth are exposed to influences earlier, more frequently, and with fewer natural barriers, which can alter the course of their development. Substance use, online exposure, peer-driven behaviour, and shifting family dynamics combine to create an environment in which poor decisions are not only possible but often normalised.\u003cbr\u003eWithin this landscape, the role of the counsellor becomes both critical and demanding.\u003cbr\u003eThe counsellor is no longer simply an observer or a passive listener. He or she must function as an \u003cb\u003eassessor, strategist, guide, and, at times, a stabilising authority figure\u003c\/b\u003e. This requires more than empathy. It requires discernment, structure, and the ability to intervene with clarity when patterns of risk begin to form.\u003cbr\u003eAt-risk youth do not typically present themselves in obvious ways. Their behaviours may be subtle in the early stages-such as declining academic performance, withdrawal from family interactions, increased irritability, or association with problematic peer groups. Without careful attention, these indicators can be dismissed as normal developmental phases. By the time more serious concerns emerge, the patterns may already be entrenched.\u003cbr\u003eIt is therefore essential that counsellors develop the ability to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise early behavioural and psychological warning signs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConduct structured assessments that go beyond surface-level observations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngage resistant or defensive youth in meaningful dialogue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement interventions that are both firm and constructive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork with families, institutions, and support systems in a coordinated manner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eThis book is organised to support these objectives in a systematic way.\u003cbr\u003eIt begins by establishing a clear understanding of what constitutes risk, examining the psychological, social, and environmental factors that contribute to vulnerability. It then moves into specific domains such as substance abuse, delinquency, and mental health challenges-areas where early intervention can significantly alter outcomes.\u003cbr\u003eThe later sections focus on \u003cb\u003epractical counselling methods\u003c\/b\u003e, including rapport-building, crisis intervention, behavioural strategies, and long-term rehabilitation planning. Special attention is given to the realities of working within structured environments such as rehabilitation centres, where discipline, routine, and accountability are essential components of recovery.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Independently Published","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47883187617943,"sku":"9798259219557","price":934.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798259219557.webp?v=1781100085","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/intervention-and-rehabilitation-strategies-for-at-risk-youth-9798259219557","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}