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Violence in the home : multidisciplinary perspectives

Petcosky, Jacqueline L, Kurst-Swanger, Karel

2003

Overview

Violence in the home is one of the most damaging and widespread of social problems. It is an issue that cuts across all socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, gender, and age boundaries. Abuse and neglect can be found in all types of families and interpersonal relationships, and can take many forms including emotional, physical, financial, and sexual abuse. This book brings together the scholarly research and professional experience of numerous disciplines and reviews theoretical explanations. Taking a unique approach to defining family, it examines the complex, multidimensional phenomena of family violence. To further broaden an understanding of interpersonal violence, the book addresses violence against pseudo families, animals, siblings, and parents. It investigates the evolution of systems and institutions that interact with families and are mandated to provide protection and services, and explores the current debates surrounding public policy. In addition, the book explores the role of power in abusive relationships and considers the short- and long-term consequences of abuse. Also discussed are potential solutions for violence prevention.

• Publisher: Oxford University Press,Oxford University Press, Incorporated
• Subject: Child and Adolescent Social Work / Couple and Family Social Work / Family violence / Family violence -- Prevention / Family violence -- United States / Prevention / Social Work and Crime and Justice / United States
• ISBN: 9780195165180, 0195151143, 9780195151145, 0195165187