ABSTRACT

Family Violence: Legal, Medical, and Social Perspectives examines the entire spectrum of family violence, focusing on social processes and social relationships. The eighth edition is a multidisciplinary introduction to the study of domestic violence that guides readers to a better understanding of the challenges involved in reducing or eliminating violence. The new edition includes more information on PTSD and head trauma, a new section in children witnessing domestic violence, more international perspectives, which allow students to understand that family violence crosses borders and cultures, and a series of Promising Practices boxes that bring professional knowledge and accomplishments into the classroom.

chapter 4|24 pages

Elder Abuse

chapter 5|42 pages

Physical Child Abuse

chapter 6|25 pages

Child Sexual Abuse

chapter 7|24 pages

Child Neglect

chapter 8|14 pages

Sibling Abuse

chapter 9|33 pages

Child Exploitation

chapter 10|26 pages

Special Issues in Child Abuse

chapter 12|35 pages

Special Populations and Family Violence

chapter 13|33 pages

Sexual Violence

chapter 14|24 pages

Stalking

chapter 15|27 pages

Victims’ Issues