Family Violence : Prevention and Treatment
65: SAGE Publications, 65. Soft Cover. Text in English. 324 pp. Former owners name on the title page. Light shelf wear.
What factors contribute to family violence, and how can they be identified early so that future violence can be prevented? Are children or the elderly at greater risk for abuse? Is psychological aggression a precursor to physical abuse? How large a role does substance abuse play in family violence? Addressing these and related issues, leading researchers and clinicians from sociology, psychology, and social work explore the roots of family violence from physical to sexual abuse through to assessment and treatment. The book also covers such issues as elder abuse, child abuse, violence in families of color, ways to assess and treat violent families, methods for preventing abuse, and legal perspectives.
Researchers, professionals, and students involved in victimology. family studies, developmental psychology, social work, and sociology will find Family Violence to be an invaluable sourcebook. Near Fine. Item #5468
ISBN: 0803952473
Price: $30.00