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The Youth Comprehensive Risk Assessment (YCRA) as a Treatment Guidance Tool for Adolescents with Behavioral and Developmental Challenges

Kenneth M. Coll, Boise State University
Brenda J. Freeman, Northwest Nazarene University
John Butgereit, Boise State University
Patti Thobro, Cathedral Home for Children
Robin Haas, Cathedral Home for Children

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Abstract

This chapter describes the evolution of the Youth Comprehensive Risk Assessment (YCRA) by first describing the need, then the evolution of the assessment tool, and finally studies that provide validation.

Suggested Citation

Kenneth M. Coll, Brenda J. Freeman, John Butgereit, Patti Thobro, and Robin Haas. "The Youth Comprehensive Risk Assessment (YCRA) as a Treatment Guidance Tool for Adolescents with Behavioral and Developmental Challenges" Mental Illnesses - Evaluation, Treatments and Implications. Ed. Luciano L'Abate. InTech - Open Access Publisher, 2012.
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/kenneth_coll/68