Battered women and their families : intervention strategies and treatment programs

Battered women and their families : intervention strategies and treatment programs Albert R. Roberts, editor - 2nd ed. - New York Springer Pub. Co. c1998. - 526 p. : 24 cm. - Springer series on family violence .

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

This is a handbook on domestic violence which provides step-by-step answers and solutions on the detection, assessment and treatment of battered women in trauma, acute crisis and emergency situations. The chapters cover: overview, crisis intervention and short-term treatment; children and adolescents from violent homes; health care and welfare policies; high risk groups and vulnerable populations; and cross-cultural issues.

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ABUSED WOMEN
CHILDREN
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
FAMILIES
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
SOCIAL WORK
SUPPORT SERVICES


INTERNATIONAL
UNITED STATES

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