Understanding Family Violence

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Author: Vernon R. Wiehe

ISBN-10: 0761916458

ISBN-13: 9780761916451

Category: Clinical Psychology

This thorough exploration of the major types of family violence details the range of abusive behaviors 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 behavior may be treated; and suggestions for prevention. In addition, the author provides definitions of terms, summaries, valuable...

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This thorough exploration of the major types of family violence details the range of abusive behaviors 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 behavior may be treated; and suggestions for prevention. In addition, the author provides definitions of terms, summaries, valuable references and additional suggested readings.

PrefaceCh. 1Aggression1Ch. 2Child Abuse15Ch. 3Partner Abuse73Ch. 4Elder Abuse127Ch. 5Sibling Abuse167References219Index259About the Author278