Violence in the Home

Author: Karel Kurst-Swanger
Edition: 1
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 0195151143

Violence in the Home: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (Psychology)

Violence in the home is one of the most damaging and widespread of social problems.
Categories: Family violence->United States, Wife abuse->United States->Prevention, Family violence->United States. Contributors: KJ Wilson, Ed.D - Author. Format: Paperback
It is an issue that cuts across all socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, gender, and age boundaries. This important book reviews the most current theoretical explanations of family violence and then links theory to practice. It looks at the systems and institutions that interact with families, which are mandated to provide protection and services, and explores the current debates surrounding family violence and public policy. In addition, Kurst-Swanger explores the role of power in abusive relationships and considers the short- and long-term consequences of abuse. This insightful book will be a practical resource for professionals and of interest to all those concerned

K. J. Wilson: When Violence Begins at Home: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Ending Domestic Abuse

Categories: Family violence->United States, Wife abuse->United States->Prevention, Family violence->United States. Contributors: KJ Wilson, Ed.D - Author. Format: Paperback

When Violence Begins at Home : A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Ending Domestic Abuse, ISBN-13: 9780897934558, ISBN-10: 0897934555

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It is an issue that cuts across all socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, gender, and age boundaries. This important book reviews the most current theoretical explanations of family violence and then links theory to practice. It looks at the systems and institutions that interact with families, which are mandated to provide protection and services, and explores the current debates surrounding family violence and public policy. In addition, Kurst-Swanger explores the role of power in abusive relationships and considers the short- and long-term consequences of abuse
It is an issue that cuts across all socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, gender, and age boundaries. This important book reviews the most current theoretical explanations of family violence and then links theory to practice. It looks at the systems and institutions that interact with families, which are mandated to provide protection and services, and explores the current debates surrounding family violence and public policy. In addition, Kurst-Swanger explores the role of power in abusive relationships and considers the short- and long-term consequences of abuse. This insightful book will be a practical resource for professionals and of interest to all those concerned