RT Book T1 International handbook of threat assessment A2 Meloy, J. Reid 1949- A2 Hoffmann, Jens 1968- LA English PP New York, NY PB Oxford University Press YR 2021 ED Second edition UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1770459987 AB "This introductory chapter sets forth three foundations for threat assessment and management: the first foundation is the defining of basic concepts, such as threat assessment and threat management; the second foundation outlines the similarities and differences between threat assessment and violence risk assessment; the third foundation is a detailed overview of the research findings, theoretical avenues, measurement instruments, and developments in practice over the past quarter century. The goal of our chapter is to introduce the professional reader to the young scientific field of threat assessment and management, and to clarify and guide the seasoned professional toward greater excellence in his or her work"-- CN RC569.5.V55 SN 9780190940188 SN 9780190940195 K1 Violence : Forecasting K1 Threat (Psychology) K1 Risk K1 Violent crimes : Prevention DO 10.1093/med-psych/9780190940164.001.0001