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020 _a9781908020567 (pbk.)
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050 0 0 _aRC569.5.F3
_bD648 2011
082 0 0 _a362.8292 HOW
245 0 0 _aDomestic violence and mental health
_cedited by Louise M. Howard, Gene Feder and Roxane Agnew-Davies
260 _aLondon :
_bThe Royal College of Psychiatrists,
_c2013
300 _a113 pages ;
_c23 cm.
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 _aPeople 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
650 _aABUSED WOMEN
_925
650 _aDOMESTIC VIOLENCE
_9203
650 _aINTERVENTION
_9326
650 _aINTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
_9431
650 _aJUSTICE
_9333
650 _aMENTAL HEALTH
_9377
650 4 _aSUPPORT SERVICES
_9591
650 4 _aVICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
_9624
651 _2UNITED DINGDOM
700 _aHoward, Louise M.
_4editor
_93349
700 _aFeder, Gene
_4editor
_91134
700 _aAgnew-Davies, Roxane
_4editor
_92511
942 _2ddc
_cBOOK