Overview

Violence in Homes and Communities considers increased contemporary domestic, workplace and community violence, and how it can be prevented. Contributions to this book, one in a series sponsored by the National Mental Health Assocation (USA), explore foundations of violence and methods to reduce its incidence. Topics include: child abuse; spousal abuse; workplace violence; the impact of television violence; racial, ethnic and religious violence; mental illness; domestic violence.

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Author:   Thomas P. Gullotta ,  Sandra J. McElhaney ,  Thomas P. Gullotta ,  Sandra J. McElhaney
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   SAGE Publications Inc
Volume:   v. 11
Dimensions:   Width: 13.90cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.50cm
Weight:   0.400kg
ISBN:  

9780761910046

ISBN 10:   0761910042
Pages:   336
Publication Date:   22 June 1999
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction - Thomas P Gullotta and Sandra J McElhaney Understanding the Origins and Incidence of Child Maltreatment - Jonathan B Kotch, Greg O Muller and Craig H Blakely Understanding the Origins and Incidence of Spousal Violence in North America - Robert L Hampton, Maria Vandergriff-Avery and Joan Kim Origins and Incidence of Workplace Violence in North America - Lynne McClure Understanding the Incidence and Origins of Community Violence - Lloyd B Potter Toward a Comprehensive Perspective of Violence Prevention Television Violence and Children - Leonard A Jason, Libby Kennedy Hanaway and Ester Brackshaw Problems and Solutions Hating Those Different from Ourselves - Wayne Winborne and Renae Cohen The Origins of Racial, Ethnic and Religious Hatred Mental Illness and the Myth of Violent Behavior - Michael M Faenza et al Effective Youth Violence Prevention - Daniel J Flannery and Laura Williams Consensus and Contradictions in Understanding Domestic Violence - Pamela Jenkins and Barbara Davidson Implications for Policy and Model Programs Community-Based Approaches to Violence Prevention - Sandra J McElhaney and Kathryn M Effley Epilogue - Michael J Faenza and Sandra McElhaney

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Prevention, Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut, New London, CT.

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