Violence against women : current theory and practice in domestic abuse, sexual violence and exploitation / edited by Nancy Lombard and Lesley McMillan.
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TextSeries: Research highlights in social work series ; 56.Publisher: London : Jessica Kingsley, 2013Description: 256 pagesContent type: text | still image Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9780857003300 (ebook)Subject(s): Women -- Violence against -- Great Britain | Girls -- Violence against -- Great Britain | Sex crimes -- Great Britain | Women -- Violence against -- Great Britain -- Prevention | Abused women -- Services for -- Great Britain | Crime | Social services & welfare, criminology | Sexual abuse & harassment | Social work | Domestic violence | Gender studies: women & girls | Social welfare & social servicesGenre/Form: Online access: Open e-book Also available in printed form ISBN 9781849051323Summary: Current Theory and Practice in Domestic Abuse. Violence against women is a pervasive problem in society and responding appropriately to those who experience it and those who perpetrate it is a constant challenge for social work, health and related professions today. This volume seeks to address issues surrounding violence against women at all levels, from its root causes to the specific needs arising in victims of gendered abuse from a particular social or ethnic group. Drawing on the expertise of a range of 'front line' service providers and practitioners as well as academic researchers, it seeks to provide those working in social work and related professions with up-to-date coverage of the major issues pertaining to violence against women, and suggest ways to tackle the rise in violence against women by translating knowledge into effective training and practice. This important book will be essential reading for practising social workers and allied professions, as well as academics and students.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Current Theory and Practice in Domestic Abuse. Violence against women is a pervasive problem in society and responding appropriately to those who experience it and those who perpetrate it is a constant challenge for social work, health and related professions today. This volume seeks to address issues surrounding violence against women at all levels, from its root causes to the specific needs arising in victims of gendered abuse from a particular social or ethnic group. Drawing on the expertise of a range of 'front line' service providers and practitioners as well as academic researchers, it seeks to provide those working in social work and related professions with up-to-date coverage of the major issues pertaining to violence against women, and suggest ways to tackle the rise in violence against women by translating knowledge into effective training and practice. This important book will be essential reading for practising social workers and allied professions, as well as academics and students.
Also available in printed form ISBN 9781849051323
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