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 -