Domestic Violence

Taylor & Francis

Domestic ViolenceA Handbook for Health Care Professionals\nAuthor(s): Lyn Shipway\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780415282062, 978-0415282062\nSynopsis\nThis Handbook provides a clear introduction to the theoretical debates surrounding the topic of domestic violence, and also offers practical advice on possible interventions. Focusing on improving the care of clients it covers:\n\nthe causes and consequences of domestic violence \npersonal and professional issues for the practitioner \ndomestic violence and the law \nthe process of effective intervention \ninterventions in specific health care settings \ninterventions where children are involved \nmulti-agency approaches \neducation and training.\n\nTaking an evidence-based approach to practical problems, Domestic Violence is an invaluable resource for nurses, doctors and other health practitioners who deal with the consequences of domestic violence in their daily.