Making an impact: children and domestic violence. A reader.
2nd edition
by Marianne Hester, Chris Pearson and Nicola Harwin with Hilary Abrahams
London: Jessica Kingsley, 2007
ISBN: 1843101572
This fully updated Reader provides a comprehensive review of recent research and legislation relating to domestic violence and its consequences for children and identifies the implications for practice.
Part one looks at the links between domestic violence and the abuse of children and assesses the effects on their future well-being. Part two is a guide to relevant criminal and civil legislation. Part three details practical issues for interventions with children and their carers, male perpetrators and women.
Endorsed by the NSPCC, this Reader will enable professionals working with children to develop informed, sophisticated and collaborative child care and protection responses for children who are experiencing domestic violence
by Marianne Hester, Chris Pearson and Nicola Harwin with Hilary Abrahams
London: Jessica Kingsley, 2007
ISBN: 1843101572
This fully updated Reader provides a comprehensive review of recent research and legislation relating to domestic violence and its consequences for children and identifies the implications for practice.
Part one looks at the links between domestic violence and the abuse of children and assesses the effects on their future well-being. Part two is a guide to relevant criminal and civil legislation. Part three details practical issues for interventions with children and their carers, male perpetrators and women.
Endorsed by the NSPCC, this Reader will enable professionals working with children to develop informed, sophisticated and collaborative child care and protection responses for children who are experiencing domestic violence
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