Violence in the Home
Subtitle: Multidisciplinary Perspectives (Psychology)
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: March 11, 2003
Language: eng
Number of pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9780195151145
First sentence: Violence in the home is one social issue that cuts across all socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, gender, and age boundaries.
Description: Violence in the home is one of the most damaging and widespread of social problems. It is an issue that cuts across all socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, gender, and age boundaries. It takes many forms, including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse as well as neglect. This important book reviews the most current theoretical explanations of family violence and then links theory to practice. It looks at the systems and institutions that interact with families, which are mandated to provide protection and services, and explores the current debates surrounding family violence and public policy. In addition, Kurst-Swanger explores the role of power in abusive relationships and considers the short- and long-term consequences of abuse. This insightful book will be a practical resource for professionals and of interest to all those concerned with the far-reaching impact of family violence.