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Synopsis
Since the publication of the first edition in 1991, there has been substantial progress in our understanding of the etiology and associated features of domestic violence. As in the first edition, this book elucidates and highlights the complex multidisciplinary issues facing clinicians who work with family violence cases. Each chapter combines two illustrative cases with a broader discussion of the issues that are encountered by clinicians working with families that engage in abuse or neglect.
Booknews
Highlights complex multidisciplinary issues facing clinicians who work with family violence cases. Each chapter combines two illustrative cases with a broader discussion of issues encountered by clinicians working with families engaged in abuse or neglect. Chapters on violence toward children and toward adults follow identical formats, presenting discussions of medical, legal, social, and family issues, assessment of psychopathology, and treatment options. Ammerman is affiliated with Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio. Hersen is affiliated with the School of Professional Psychology at Pacific University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)