Full Description
Family Violenceentire spectrum of family violence, focusing on social processes and social relationships. The eighth edition is a multidisciplinary introduction to the study of domestic violence that guides readers to a better understanding of the challenges involved in reducing or eliminating violence. The new edition includes more information on PTSD and head trauma, a new section in children witnessing domestic violence, more international perspectives, which allow students to understand that family violence crosses borders and cultures, and a series of Promising Practices boxes that bring professional knowledge and accomplishments into the classroom.
Contents
Chapter 1 Characteristics and Consequences of Family Violence Chapter 2 Intimate Partner Abuse and Relationship Violence Chapter 3: The Criminal Justice Response to Intimate Partner Abuse and ViolenceChapter 4 Elder Abuse Chapter 5 Physical Child AbuseChapter 6 Child Sexual Abuse Chapter 7 Child Neglect Chapter 8 Sibling Abuse Chapter 9 Child Exploitation Chapter 10 Special Issues in Child AbuseChapter 11 Professionals and Their Response to Child Abuse Chapter 12 Special Populations and Family Violence Chapter 13 Sexual Violence Chapter 14 Stalking Chapter 15 Victims' Issues
