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This comprehensive handbook addresses the theory, research, and practical applications of violence risk management across criminal justice, psychology, and public health sectors. Edited by leading experts, it examines violent behavior from a broad range of lenses—from aggression and domestic abuse to homicide and institutional violence. Spanning multiple chapters, it features evidence-based practices for: Understanding violent behavior patterns and typologies Conducting violence risk assessments (e.g., VRAG-R, structured professional judgment) Developing treatment and management strategies for violent offenders Applying strength-based, collaborative, and community-centered approaches The volume counters the outdated 'nothing works' doctrine with data-backed strategies for managing and mitigating violence, including advances in actuarial tools and trauma-informed care. 🌍 Relevance with the Current Era & Community Engagement Mechanism In an era marked by escalating global violence, recidivism, and radicalization, this handbook is especially timely. Its emphasis on collaborative, empirically validated interventions aligns closely with community safety initiatives and rehabilitation frameworks around the world. Community Engagement Mechanisms Identified: Violence Risk Management Frameworks for public safety Collaborative Safety Planning with offenders and community services Strength-Based Interventions enabling reintegration over isolation Multi-disciplinary Training Modules for mental health workers, probation officers, and prison staff Community Reentry Programs supported by psychological risk assessment tools ✅ Final Verdict This handbook is an authoritative, practice-oriented guide that bridges theory with hands-on application. It belongs in academic institutions, policymaking circles, forensic units, and rehabilitation repositories aiming to tackle violence through a scientific, humane, and collaborative lens.