01582nam a2200277Ia 4500 TVU_11109 210423s9999 xx 000 0 und d 0195151143 9780195151145 eng 362.8292 K18 Kurst-Swanger, Karel Violence in the home multidisciplinary perspectives Karel Kurst-Swanger, Jacqueline L. Petcosky Oxford,New York Oxford University Press 2003 324 p. ill. 24 cm Violence in the home is one of the most damaging and widespread of social problems. It is an issue that cuts across all socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, gender, and age boundaries. This important book reviews the most current theoretical explanations of family violence and then links theory to practice. It looks at the systems and institutions that interact with families, which are mandated to provide protection and services, and explores the current debates surrounding family violence and public policy. In addition, Kurst-Swanger explores the role of power in abusive relationships and considers the short- and long-term consequences of abuse. This insightful book will be a practical resource for professionals and of interest to all those concerned with the far-reaching impact of family violence Family violence; Family violence; Family violence Karel Kurst-Swanger; Jacqueline L. Petcosky Trung tâm Học liệu Trường Đại học Trà Vinh