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Pettit, J. W., Bultron, V., Green, K. L. (2018). Assessment and management of suicide risk in children and adolescents. Cognitive Behavioral Practice, 25(4), 460-472.
The article contains information on how to assess and manage suicide risk in children and adolescents.

Aymer, S. R. (2012). Clinical practice with multicultural adolescents. In E. Congress & M. J. Gonzalez (Eds.) Multicultural perspectives in social work practice with families (pp. 75-88). Springer Publishing.
This chapter is about working with multicultural adolescents. Developmental perspectives are shared that discuss sociocultural influences and identity development as well as racial and ethnic identity development. The assessment process is also reviewed.

National Association of Social Workers. (2023). NASW Code of ethics.
The code of ethics for social workers.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network. (2008). Engaging adolescents in treatment.
This paper provides practical tips on how to engage adolescents. Discussions include setting up sessions, addressing barriers to care, how to engage family members, and steps for building a strong alliance are provided.

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network. (2008). Understanding traumatic stress in adolescents.
The factsheet provides an overview on how traumatic stress can impact adolescents. The factsheet includes information to broaden social workers’ understanding of adolescent traumatic stress and some common issues that can follow that trauma exposure.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2020, December). Treatment for suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts among youth: Evidence-based resource guide series.
This review provides information on treatment for suicidal ideation, self-harm, and suicide attempts among youth. It includes recommendations for practice and provides examples for how social workers can use evidence-based methods in their work with clients.