Overview
Drawing on the experiences of practitioners from a range of backgrounds, this work is a comprehensive study of real or threatened physical violence and its consequences. Personal accounts of children and adults who have been subjected to such violence are discussed, with a view to understanding the emotional and psychological effects of their experiences. The book covers a broad spectrum of pertinent issues, including: working with children who have been subjected to violence; workplace bullying; victims and mediation; lesbian and gay experiences of crime and violence; confusing violence - misunderstanding people with dementia; war trauma and the aftermath of violent political division; a police perspective on domestic violence. The contributors analyze the effective delivery of support, assistance and therapy to victims, focusing, on practical methods, techniques and skills. The personal accounts also provide a unique perspective. This book should be of interest for all professionals working with victims of violence.
Full Product Details
Author: Cary Cooper ,
Ann Cattanach ,
Brenda Fearns ,
Kim Etherington
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 23.20cm
Weight: 0.348kg
ISBN: 9781853027680
ISBN 10: 1853027685
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 01 February 2000
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Out of stock
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Reviews
This book offers health and social care professionals theories, and evidences to support their work with abused people... The contributors to this text have presented a comprehensive work on violennce and provides practical help for good practice. I recommend this book to health and social care professionals, users and carers. -- Journal of Practice Teaching The contributors analyse the effective delivery of support, assistance and therapy to victims, focusing on practical methods, techniques and skills. the personal accounts also provide a unique perspective. this book is essential reading for all professionals working with victims of violence. -- De Politieofficier
The contributors analyse the effective delivery of support, assistance and therapy to victims, focusing on practical methods, techniques and skills. the personal accounts also provide a unique perspective. this book is essential reading for all professionals working with victims of violence. -- De Politieofficier This book offers health and social care professionals theories, and evidences to support their work with abused people.... The contributors to this text have presented a comprehensive work on violennce and provides practical help for good practice. I recommend this book to health and social care professionals, users and carers. -- Journal of Practice Teaching
Author Information
Barbara Tudor is Area Victim/Offender Development Officer for the National Probation Service, West Midlands, UK. Dr Brian Williams was Professor of Community Justice and Victimology at De Montfort University in Leicester. He served on the Executive of the British Society of Criminology and was a volunteer training officer for a local Victim Support scheme. He published widely on victims of crime, including (as editor) Reparation and Victim-Focussed Social Work.
