Domestic violence : a handbook for health professionals /

This text provides a clear introduction to the theoretical debates surrounding domestic violence and offers practical advice on possible interventions.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Shipway, Lyn, 1949-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; New York : Routledge, 2004.
Subjects:
Family violence > Great Britain.
Victims of family violence > Great Britain.
Social problems.
Abused wives.
Abused women.
Domestic Violence > prevention & control
Spouse Abuse > prevention & control
Social Problems
Battered Women
Violence familiale > Grande-Bretagne.
Victimes de violence familiale > Grande-Bretagne.
Problèmes sociaux.
Femmes victimes de violence.
social issues.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS > Abuse > Elder Abuse.
FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS > Abuse > Domestic Partner Abuse.
Family violence.
Victims of family violence.
Gesundheitsfürsorge
Häusliche Gewalt
Verbrechensopfer
Misshandelte Frau
United Kingdom
Great Britain.
Großbritannien
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Domestic violence : a healthcare issue
  • 2. The impact of domestic abuse on health
  • 3. Abuse in other intimate relationships
  • 4. The response of health professionals to domestic violence
  • 5. A critique of existing healthcare provision
  • 6. Domestic violence in a variety of clinical settings
  • 7. Domestic violence and children
  • 8. Domestic violence and the legal system
  • 9. Multi-agency approach to domestic violence
  • 10. Existing challenges and future opportunities
  • 11. Making a difference : the way forward.

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