{"product_id":"prevention-psychology-john-l-romano-9781433817915","title":"Prevention Psychology: Enhancing Personal and Social Well-Being","description":"Psychologists are increasingly engaged with and consulted by public agencies, school districts, and businesses to assist in the prevention of major problems (e.g., school violence, drug addiction, and employee stress). This book provides a broad overview of the science and practice of prevention, including practical guidance for developing, implementing, and evaluating prevention programs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The author reviews\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe history of prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebehavior change theories that guide prevention programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erisk and protective factors to target\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eissues of social justice and prevention; and professional issues related to ethics, education, and funding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Model programs from diverse settings are described, including those in education, health care, and community settings. This book offers a multidisciplinary perspective and an array of resources for prevention practitioners, scholars, and students from disciplines such as psychology, social work, education, the health sciences, and public policy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John L. Romano\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1433817918\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781433817915\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e American Psychological Association (APA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/01\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 216\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.25lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.20h x 7.10w x 0.70d","brand":"John L. Romano","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44169842098431,"sku":"9781433817915","price":74.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9fabca4d-448f-4a90-b080-40eab28b8a86.jpg?v=1689655237","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/prevention-psychology-john-l-romano-9781433817915","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}