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Violence in the Home
Kurst-Swanger, Karel; Petcosky, Jacqueline L.
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Description for Violence in the Home
Paperback. Presents the theoretical explanations of family violence and links theory to practice. This book looks at the systems and institutions that interact with families, mandated to provide protection and services, and explores the debates surrounding family violence and public policy. It also explores the role of power in abusive relationships. Num Pages: 336 pages, references, index. BIC Classification: JFFE3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 488.
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. It takes many forms, including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse as well as neglect. 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 ... Read more
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. It takes many forms, including emotional, physical, and sexual abuse as well as neglect. 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195151145
SKU
V9780195151145
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99-5
About Kurst-Swanger, Karel; Petcosky, Jacqueline L.
Karel Kurst-Swanger is Assistant Professor of Public Justice, Department of Public Justice, State University of New York, Oswego Jacqueline Petcosky is a Customer Service Advocate for New York State Electric and Gas.
Reviews for Violence in the Home
"Kurst-Swanger and Petcosky have developed an excellent resource for both academics and practitioners that gives readers a broad range of knowledge about each type of family violence in this field . . .This book is equally appropriate as course text for both undergraduate and graduate levels, and as practical guide for workers in the field. The authors should be ... Read more