Domestic and family violence / edited by Justin Healey
- Bib ID:
- 6335300
- Format:
- Book
- Description:
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- Thirroul, NSW : The Spinney Press, [2014]
- ©2014
- 60 pages : colour illustrations ; 30 cm.
- ISBN:
- 9781922084309 (paperback)
- Series:
- Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 365.
- Summary:
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Domestic violence refers to acts of violence that occur between people in an intimate relationship in domestic settings; family violence is a broader term referring to violence between family members as well as violence between intimate partners. These violent acts include physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse. This book reveals the prevalence and causes of domestic and family violence, and explains ways of dealing with domestic abuse. Domestic violence is more than a crime, it is an abuse of power by someone in a position of trust. Are you safe in your own home?
- Partial contents:
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- CHAPTER 1 UNDERSTANDING DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE
- Family and domestic violence
- Are you happy? Abuse and violence
- Quiz: are you being abused?
- Mythbusting violence against women
- General intimate partner violence statistics
- Violence against women: a summary of key statistics
- Relationship violence
- Signs of an abusive relationship
- Domestic violence support
- Domestic violence - why men abuse women
- Are you experiencing violence or abuse in your relationship?
- Young people who use violence in the home
- How does domestic and family violence affect children?
- CHAPTER 2 DEALING WITH DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE
- Family violence
- Are you using violence or abuse in your family or intimate relationships?
- What to do if someone you know is in an abusive relationship
- Trouble at home: young people living with family and domestic violence
- Domestic violence - tips for children
- Frequently asked questions about telling someone
- Victims of domestic violence
- Risk factors for domestic violence
- How can the law or police protect me?
- Managing differences and conflict
- Exploring issues - worksheets and activities
- Fast facts
- Glossary
- Web links
- Index.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Healey, Justin, editor
- Copyright:
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- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2014
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