Domestic Violence: A Handbook for Health Professionals
- ISBN-10
- 0415282209
- ISBN-13
- 9780415282208
- Series
- Domestic Violence
- Category
- Abused wives
- Pages
- 235
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004
- Publisher
- Psychology Press
- Author
- Lyn Shipway
Description
This Handbook provides a clear introduction to the theoretical debates surrounding the topic of domestic violence, and also offers practical advice on possible interventions. Focusing on improving the care of clients it covers: the causes and consequences of domestic violence personal and professional issues for the practitioner domestic violence and the law the process of effective intervention interventions in specific health care settings interventions where children are involved multi-agency approaches education and training. Taking an evidence-based approach to practical problems, Domestic Violence is an invaluable resource for nurses, doctors and other health practitioners who deal with the consequences of domestic violence in their daily work.
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