NCJ Number
165898
Editor(s)
S J Kaplan
Date Published
1996
Length
353 pages
Annotation
This book provides information on various types of family violence, so as to serve as a reference for mental health and other medical professionals, as well as legal practitioners who are involved with families that have experienced violence.
Abstract
In eight chapters this book covers all types of family violence, including child physical and sexual abuse, child and adolescent emotional abuse and neglect, domestic violence, and elder abuse and neglect. Risk factors specific to each type of family violence are identified. Assessment and treatment guidelines are offered, including a discussion of therapy for memory of trauma in adult survivors of childhood maltreatment. The prevention of abuse is addressed, and clinical practice resources are listed. Legal information pertinent to both patients and clinicians is provided. In each of the first seven chapters, a section entitled "Legal Commentary" focuses on issues related to abused persons, other family members, and offenders; and a section that provides "Guidance for Mental Health Professionals and Practitioners" discusses the legal responsibilities and rights of mental health and other medical professionals and provides guidance for those testifying in legal proceedings. For individual chapters, see NCJ-165899-906. Chapter references and appended legal resources