Domestic Violence: A.K.A. Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780595440566)

Domestic violence is a prevalent public health problem in our society affecting thousands of women worldwide. This book is designed for healthcare providers, counselors, criminal justice staff in identifying and working with victims of domestic violence. This book focuses on issues related to domestic violence in the nation. In addition, it discusses a diversity of populations affected by domestic violence: teenagers, pregnant women, women in the workplace, lesbian and gay relationships, rural battered women, women with disabilities, immigrants women, welfare recipients, women and the military (i.e., enlisted women, spouses, intimate partners), and international violence issues. Strategies are provided for professionals working with victims of domestic violence.

Author: Bernice R. Kennedy
ISBN-10: 0595440568
ISBN-13: 9780595440566
Publisher: iUniverse
Language: English
Published: 06/18/2007
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d