Cameron And Violence Case Study

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With respect to violent behavior, there are reports that Cameron has displayed a weapon, illegally used a weapon, bullied/threatened people, violently destroyed property, engaged in assaultive behavior and deliberately started a fire. In the brandishing a deadly weapon charge, Cameron took a kitchen knife and threatened his godmother with it. Cameron provided responses to a YASI assessment indicating, he believed violence is rarely appropriate, although he engages in it on occasion.” He also indicated, “he believes violence and verbal aggression are sometimes necessary.”

With respect to his disposition toward others, Cameron frequently attributes hostile intentions to non-confrontational behavior and he frequently gets upset over small things or has tantrums. Mr. Taylor indicated Cameron acts up when he does not get his way and his actions are sometimes impulsive in nature. He has also threatened to harm his step-father on at least one occasion. Mrs. Taylor reported since he has started living with them, Cameron will grunt and yell, but he has not been physically aggressive.
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He is ambivalent regarding the effect on, and obligations toward, the victims of his behavior and he could not remember the events when questioned. He does not understand or fully appreciate the effects of his behavior on others, but is willing to cooperate with making amends. Cameron's attitude toward law-abiding behavior is neither pro-social nor anti-social and his attitude towards authorities is neutral, expressing neither resentment nor respect. With regard to his problems, Cameron cooperates in taking steps toward positive behavioral change. Despite his challenges, he believes some things matter in the future, but he is not overly