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Family Violence in the United States
Defining, Understanding, and Combating Abuse
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- English
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eBook - ePub
Family Violence in the United States
Defining, Understanding, and Combating Abuse
About this book
Family Violence in the United StatesĀ takes an ecological approach to examiningĀ violence andĀ abuse within the context of families. Easy-to-read chapters are organized by exploring the "Scope of the Problem", definitions of key terminology, predictors, and consequencesĀ of different forms of maltreatment.Ā Attention is paid to larger social systems that canĀ contribute toĀ abuse, as well as community, relationship, and individual predictors of both perpetration and victimization. Additionally, there is an emphasis on both prevention and intervention of family violence at various levels of the ecological model.Ā
AuthorsĀ Denise A. Hines, Kathleen Malley-Morrison,Ā andĀ Leila B. DuttonĀ help students exploreĀ whatĀ family violence is and the reasonsĀ whyĀ it happens. Their approach covers contemporary and controversial topics across the lifespan, including maltreatment of male partners by women, of parents, within sexual minority relationships, and on college campuses.Ā
ThisĀ 3rd editionĀ is filled with chapter-opening cases to prompt discussion within the classroom as well asĀ considerations ofĀ context and applicationĀ in the larger community.Ā Rich in scholarly references and case materials, it is suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals alike.Ā
AuthorsĀ Denise A. Hines, Kathleen Malley-Morrison,Ā andĀ Leila B. DuttonĀ help students exploreĀ whatĀ family violence is and the reasonsĀ whyĀ it happens. Their approach covers contemporary and controversial topics across the lifespan, including maltreatment of male partners by women, of parents, within sexual minority relationships, and on college campuses.Ā
ThisĀ 3rd editionĀ is filled with chapter-opening cases to prompt discussion within the classroom as well asĀ considerations ofĀ context and applicationĀ in the larger community.Ā Rich in scholarly references and case materials, it is suitable for advanced undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals alike.Ā
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Acknowledgements
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Brief Contents
- Detailed Contents
- Preface and Acknowledgments
- Part I Defining and Understanding Abuse
- Chapter 1 Issues in the Definition of Family Violence and Abuse
- Chapter 2 Cultural Contexts of Family Violence
- Part II Child Maltreatment
- Chapter 3 Child Physical Maltreatment
- Chapter 4 Child Sexual Maltreatment
- Chapter 5 Child Neglect and Psychological Maltreatment
- Chapter 6 Prevention and Intervention in Child Maltreatment
- Part III Intimate Partner Maltreatment
- Chapter 7 Maltreatment of Women by Male Partners
- Chapter 8 Maltreatment of Men by Female Partners
- Chapter 9 Maltreatment in College Student Relationships
- Chapter 10 Maltreatment in Sexual Minority Relationships
- Chapter 11 Intervention and Prevention in Intimate Partner Violence
- Part IV Other Types of Family Maltreatment
- Chapter 12 Maltreatment of Older Adults
- Chapter 13 Maltreatment of Siblings and Parents by Children and Adolescents
- Part V Conclusion
- Chapter 14 Looking Back and Looking Forward
- Glossary of Key Terms and Acronyms
- References
- Index
- About the Authors