"This book is a welcome addition to an increasing literature on what is a broad subject." (Community Care)

"...a helpful review of risk and protective factors, and of preventative strategies." (Adoption Fostering, Vol 24/2, 2000)

"the book can be recommended for youth workers in the field of health, education and social work..." (International Jnl. of Adolesc. Med. Health, Vol 12/1, 2000)

"I recommend this book to anyone working with young people and urge you not just to read about your particular interests but to gain from the whole...." (British Journal of Guidance Counselling, Vol 29/2, 2001)

"...straightforward, accessible guide..thought provoking and informative..." (Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapy, April 2001)

“…serious and scholarly…a valuable resource…” (Metapsychology online 21/06/04)

Peter Aggleton, Thomas Coram Research Unit; Institute of Education, University of London, UK

Jane Hurry, Institute of Education; Institute of Education, University of London, UK

Ian Warwick, Health and Education Research Unit; Institute of Education, University of London, UK