TY  - BOOK
AU  - Howard, Louise M. 
AU  - Feder, Gene
AU  - Agnew-Davies, Roxane
TI  - Domestic violence and mental health 
SN  - 9781908020567 (pbk.)
AV  - RC569.5.F3 D648 2011
U1  - 362.8292 HOW 
PY  - 2013///
CY  - London : 
PB  - The Royal College of Psychiatrists
KW  - ABUSED WOMEN
KW  - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
KW  - INTERVENTION
KW  - INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
KW  - JUSTICE
KW  - MENTAL HEALTH
KW  - SUPPORT SERVICES
KW  - VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
KW  - UNITED DINGDOM
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index
N2  - People with mental health problems are more likely to be a victim of domestic violence than the general population. This book gives practical guidance on how mental health professionals can identify and respond to domestic violence experienced by their patients. It covers the prevalence of domestic violence, its association with mental health problems and the current evidence base on effective interventions to reduce abuse and improve mental health. It includes liaison with other agencies, such as social care, the police and the domestic violence sector and gives information on relevant medico-legal issues in order to prepare professionals to present evidence in court. Record #5506
ER  -