The social dynamics of family violence
By: Angela J. Hattery and Earl Smith
Contributors: Smith, Earl
Publisher: Westview Press
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Boulder, CO
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780813344638; 9780813345628
Subjects: Abused women; Abused children; Families; Family violence; Family social work
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Social dynamics of family violence : setting the stage; title: Historical perspectives on family violence; title: Theories for studying family violence; title: Methods for studying family violence; title: Abuse across the life course : elder abuse; title: Abuse across the life course : child abuse; title: Outcomes of child abuse : increased risk for experiencing violence in adulthood; title: The economy and intimate partner violence; title: Cultural factors and intimate partner violence; title: Religion and family violence; title: Violence in same-sex couple families; title: Prevention and avoidance : the early warning signs; title: The response to family violence : the criminal justice system and the social welfare system; title: Family violence : where do we go from here?; title: Appendix; title: Acknowledgments; title: Index.