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Children exposed to violence edited by Margaret M. Feerick and Gerald B. Silverman. - Baltimore : Paul H. Brookes Pub. c2006 - xxvi, 267 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

The focus of this book is on domestic violence, violence in the community, and war and terrorism as they have affected the lives of children from birth to 17 years. Its contributors provide much recent knowledge about the prevalence and consequences of the exposure of children to violence in different forms. This research-based knowledge about treatment services and interventions to counter the negative mental health consequences of such violence exposure for children is used to review existing and future public policies. Insights are offered to those who work in the field of violence prevention and interventions for children and families and recommendations made for future research in support of best practice.

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ISBN: 1557668043

Subjects--Topical Terms:
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
CHILD EXPOSURE TO VIOLENCE
CHILDREN
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
MENTAL HEALTH
VIOLENCE
FAMILY VIOLENCE
CHILD ABUSE

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
UNITED STATES

Dewey Class. No.: 362.7622 CHI