Family Violence Vol. 1Prevention and Treatment |
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| Author:
| Hampton, Robert L.
Gullotta, Thomas P.
Adams, Gerald R. |
| Series title: | Issues in Children's and Families' Lives Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8039-5247-8 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 1993 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $129.00 |
Book Description:
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What factors contribute to family violence and how can they be identified early so that future violence can be prevented? Addressing these and related issues, the papers in this volume are a testimony to the rapid expansion of research, theory and practice in the family violence field.
Leading researchers and clinicians explore the roots of family violence, including both physical and sexual abuse, and examine assessment, treatment and prevention. Topics addressed include whether...
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What factors contribute to family violence and how can they be identified early so that future violence can be prevented? Addressing these and related issues, the papers in this volume are a testimony to the rapid expansion of research, theory and practice in the family violence field.
Leading researchers and clinicians explore the roots of family violence, including both physical and sexual abuse, and examine assessment, treatment and prevention. Topics addressed include whether children or the elderly are at greater risk, and the role of substance abuse in family violence.