Understanding Family Violence: Treating and Preventing Partner, Child, Sibling and Elder Abuse / Edition 1

by Vernon R. Wiehe

Overview

This thorough exploration of the major types of family violence details the range of abusive behaviors perpetrated within family systems. Case vignettes effectively illustrate these events, and the victims' experiences and perceptions of the abuse. Chapters delineate: the reasons why various types of abuse continue to occur; how different types of violent behavior may be treated; and suggestions for prevention. In addition, the author provides definitions of terms, summaries, valuable references and additional suggested readings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761916451
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	07/16/1998
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Aggression
Child Abuse
Partner Abuse
Elder Abuse
Sibling Abuse