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Domestic violence sourcebook : edited by Dawn D. Matthews. basic consumer health information about the causes and consequences of abusive relationships, including physical violence, sexual assault, battery, stalking, and emotional abuse, and facts about the effects of violence on women, men, young adults, and the elderly, with reports about domestic violence in selected populations, and featuring facts about medical care, victim assistance and protection, prevention strategies, mental health services, and legal issues; along with a glossary of related terms and resources for addtional help and information

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Health Reference SeriesPublication details: Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, c2004Edition: 2nd edDescription: xv, 628 p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 0780806697
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 362.8292 DOM
Online resources:
Contents:
Table of Contents. Preface; Part I: Types of Abuse: An Overview - Chapters 1-8; Part II: Intimate Partner Violence - Chapters 9-17; Part III: Violence in Teen and Young Adult Relationships - Chapters 18-22; Part IV: Elder Abuse - Chapters 23-27; Part V: Domestic violence: Prevention, Identification and Intervention - Chapters 28-38; Part VI: Physical and mental health concerns of abuse victims - Chapters 39-45; Part VII: Help for abusers - Chapters 46-52; Part VIII: Safety and legal concerns of abuse victims - Chapters 53-62; Part IX: Domestic violence in specific populations - Chapters 63-70; Part X: Additional help and information - Chapters 71-75; Index
Summary: This U.S. book aims at informing the general reader about all forms of violence - physical, sexual, emotional - occurring among all age groups, including the elderly, young people, and between partners. Issues such as medical care, mental health services, victim assistance and protection, prevention, and legal matters are covered, and additional internet resources for help and information listed.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book Vine library TRO 362.8292 DOM Issued 04/09/2021 A00724181B

Includes bibliographical references.

Table of Contents. Preface; Part I: Types of Abuse: An Overview - Chapters 1-8; Part II: Intimate Partner Violence - Chapters 9-17; Part III: Violence in Teen and Young Adult Relationships - Chapters 18-22; Part IV: Elder Abuse - Chapters 23-27; Part V: Domestic violence: Prevention, Identification and Intervention - Chapters 28-38; Part VI: Physical and mental health concerns of abuse victims - Chapters 39-45; Part VII: Help for abusers - Chapters 46-52; Part VIII: Safety and legal concerns of abuse victims - Chapters 53-62; Part IX: Domestic violence in specific populations - Chapters 63-70; Part X: Additional help and information - Chapters 71-75; Index

This U.S. book aims at informing the general reader about all forms of violence - physical, sexual, emotional - occurring among all age groups, including the elderly, young people, and between partners. Issues such as medical care, mental health services, victim assistance and protection, prevention, and legal matters are covered, and additional internet resources for help and information listed.

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