Product Description: This volume is the first book in the field devoted to the abuse of boys. The authors focus on the male's socialization and victimization and the results of various forms of sexual abuse of male children. Although they do not claim that male children are at equal risk to female children, they do point out that male stereotyping can have specific, long-term consequences for the male victim...read more

This is a comprehensive review of the literature on the four major forms of family violence: child abuse, child sexual abuse, conjugal violence and violence towards the elderly. Written from both clinical and legal perspectives, the book is designed to show practitioners and students what to do when individual or family victimization has occurred. It also provides suggestions for improving on the detection of violence and reducing its occurrence.

Product Description: A practical guide for the assessment of families at risk of child abuse. Bolton begins by reviewing the literature and theory of family violence and the process of bonding between parent and child. He develops an approach to the problem called the Family Resource Theory...read more

Product Description: Synthesizes available research into an exhaustive review of all aspects of premature pregnancy. The author demonstrates the need for social service support for premature parents and presents empirical evidence to support his suggestions for improved services...read more