Programming as a Means of Assault Prevention

A variety of techniques for preventing youths from being physically assaulttve are introduced. Techniques are presented in three categories: (a) those that may be applied to an individual prior to, or immediateIy after, assaultive episodes, (b) those that promote prosocial behavior as applied on an individual basis, and (c) those that are utilized on a group basis with assaultive behavior diminishing as prosocia1 behaviors are promoted. Also introduced are ways to approach psychotic youths so that violent outbursts are eschewed. Treatment modifications are presented which may be helpful to children or adolescents as they progress to less restrictive settings.