Family & Relationships : Abuse

How partner violence is responded to, individually and collectively, may well determine whether the violence can be prevented or will cease once begun. This book addresses not the violence, but our responses or lack of responses to that violation of personal integrity and the accompanying trauma. more...

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Esta publicación, La Ruta Crítica que Siguen las Mujeres Afectadas por la Violencia Intrafamiliar en América Latina, nos muestra que la violencia intrafamiliar es un problema complejo y que requiere para su solución políticas y acciones coordinadas e intrasectoriales con la participación del Estado y de la sociedad civil. La Ruta es un recuento de las experiencias de mujeres en 16 comunidades de diez países de la región, y las respuestas de prestatarios de servicios de salud, judicial, policial y social en estas comunidades. Estas experiencias han sido obtenidas a través de la aplicación de un protocolo con el mismo nombre. El protocolo fue diseñado y aplicado con las propias mujeres y con otros miembros de sus comunidades. more...

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An incisive exploration of representations in law of male sexuality, authority, paternity and men's violence in the family. This book is of central importance to our understanding of the social and political dimension of masculinity. more...

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This book takes as its subject matter bullying behaviour in a wide range of settings, including kindergartens, schools, the workplace, in sports and prisons. Examining bullying in each of these areas, it discusses alternative views and perspectives on bullying, helping policy makers and professionals to coordinate their work and so tackle the problem effectively. Dr Ken Rigby draws upon his extensive research into bullying in different countries, societies and social contexts and considers many aspects of victimisation within this broad perspective, including: the defining characteristics of bullying, the harm that bullying does, the role of gender, race and culture, children's and adult's attitudes to, and perceptions of bullying, current views on methods of prevention and intervention. This multi-faceted exploration will help to deepen understanding of bullying in its many manifestations. It also provides practical and critical discussion of suggested ways of tackling bullying for professionals dealing with it in their field, providing valuable guidance in combating an ever-present problem. more...

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This academic research volume will be an exploration of non-accidental head injury in babies and young children, covering medical, social, and legal aspects of this phenomenon, as well as the responsibilities of professionals, child protection agencies and the media in this area. Non-accidental head injury is often referred to as being synonymous with 'shaken baby syndrome' (SBS) – a term which has attracted a great deal of controversy in recent years due to both disagreement about its cause and the reliability of eyewitness testimony. The authors investigate the existing evidence surrounding SBS and its recognition and construction, including medical versus social explanations and the difficulties involved in proving abuse. The reliability of eyewitness and expert testimony are discussed in the context of the concept of proof, as is the social backlash against high profile media cases such as those of Sally Clarke, Trupti Patel and Angela Cannings. The authors argue for an examination of non-accidental head injury rather than SBS, as this term encompasses other forms of abuse as well as shaking, and caution against a blind acceptance of medical testimony, arguing that this may impede child protection agencies' ability to assess cases objectively and accurately. They also consider the effectiveness of prevention strategies in reducing the incidence of child abuse cases. This insightful book will be essential reading for social workers, lawyers, health professionals, and those working with child protection agencies. more...

Price: $34.95