Violence and Abuse Issues: Cross-Cultural Perspectives for Health and Social Services

Univ. of Massachusetts, Lowell. Textbook emphasizes the interdisciplinary aspects of violence and victim/survivor care and addresses violence over the lifespan. Covers sexual assault of adults and comprehensive service issues. Includes case studies. For postgraduate students and practitioners. eBook ISBN, 9780203875629. Hardcover, softcover available. DNLM: Violence.

Part I: Theoretical Perspective and Essential Content 1. Violence Prevention and Victim/Survivor Care: An International Public Health Issue 2. Theoretical Framework and Assumptions, Magueye Seck 3. CORE Content: Essential Knowledge, Attitudes, Skills Part II: Illustrations of Violence Issues Essentials Across Disciplines and Cultures: Life Stories and Applications to Clinical Practice 4. Woman Abuse/Battering and Implications for Children 5. Sexual Assault and Physical Abuse during Childhood and Adolescence 6. Sexual Assault of Adults: Intimate Partner and War Victims 7. Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults, Bonnie Joyce Hallisey 8. Abuse, Oppression and Enslavement of Indigenous People across Continents 9. Abuse and Battering of Immigrant Minority Women 10. Perpetrators of Abuse and Violence, Magueye Seck Part III: Professional and Continuing Education Applications 11. Violence, Bullying and Abuse in Schools and the Workplace 12. Implementation Issues: Personal/Professional Victimization 13. Comprehensive Service Issues: Health & Criminal Justice Interface