Understanding Family Violence

Understanding Family Violence
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Publisher : SAGE
Total Pages : 296
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ISBN-10 : 0761916458
ISBN-13 : 9780761916451
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Understanding Family Violence by : Vernon R. Wiehe

Download or read book Understanding Family Violence written by Vernon R. Wiehe and published by SAGE. This book was released on 1998-07-16 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thorough exploration of the major types of family violence details the range of abusive behaviours perpetrated within family systems. Case vignettes effectively illustrate these events, and the victims' experiences and perceptions of the abuse.Chapters delineate: the reasons why various types of abuse continue to occur; how different types of violent behaviour may be treated; and suggestions for prevention. In addition, the author provides definitions of terms, summaries, valuable references and additional suggested readings.


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