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Product Description: Revises the 1st ed. (1976) of a volume that emphasizes the systems nature of child abuse so that causes and cures can be understood and interventions designed for both primary and secondary prevention. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

Examines the psychology of the wife beater, discusses the effects of environment, drugs, and pornography on violence against women, and describes a variety of methods for treating abusive behavior

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Product Description: "But what about me?""Is it possible to go one day without dealing with the survivor's issues?""Will we ever make love again?""Will the survivor love me in the end?""How do I know if I should throw in the towel?"Based on in-depth interviews and her workshops for partners across the country, Laura Davis offers practical advice and encouragement to all partners -- girlfriends, boyfriends, spouses, and lovers -- trying to support the survivors in their lives while tending to their own needs along the way...read more

Essays discuss the prevention of child abuse, day care, family education, program funding and staffing, family research, and program evaluation

Product Description: Providing an outline of attachment theory, this work covers a range of topics encompassing placement issues and practices including adoption, the problem of assessing and working with parents who have a learning disability, and contact between parents and their separated children, and others...read more

Designed to provide in-depth guidelines for the most effective interventions in Family Violence, the volume explains the procedures used in a number of innovative programs. Highlighted by explicit and often dramatic case material, the editor points to the need for therapeutic attention to all family members. The reader will also find the implications for practice gleaned from the latest research on battered women. Completely revised and updated, this volume focuses on short-term treatment and intervention, as well as working with special populations that include multicultural groups and oppressed/vulnerable populations. Dr. Roberts also addresses domestic violence in health care settings. Any practitioner in the field of domestic violence-experienced or in training should consider this essential reading.

Covers the range of emotions felt by the family and friends of people who have learned that their friend or relative is gay and explores how acceptance can be reached through a series of emotional stages. Reprint.

With reference to the tragic case of David, an infant murdered by his mother after falling through the vast cracks in the child welfare system, this book contains convincing evidence that the child welfare system must undergo a dramatic change in priority. Tour. (view table of contents)

Product Description: The gap between families of children with disabilities and the allied health, educational, and medical community is real. As professionals communicate effectively, demonstrate sensitivity, and exhibit empathy, the gap narrows. This book is a specific effort to bridge that gap...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: A brother or sister is usually the first close friend and playmate a child has and when that child has a disability, the sibling relationship takes on new meaning and importance. In the third edition of this classic resource, families and professionals will deepen their understanding of sibling relationships and learn how to support positive, lifelong bonds between brothers and sisters...read more

Product Description: Book by Dunst, Carl J., Trivette, Carol M., Starnes, A. Lauren