Violence and abuse in society

In this groundbreaking work, Lois Presser investigates the life stories of men who have perpetrated violence.

In this unflinching history of family violence, Linda Gordon traces policies on child abuse and neglect, wife beating, and incest from 1880 to 1960.

The histories of the Dirty Wars in Mexico and Argentina (1960s-1980s) have largely erased how women experienced and remember the gendered violence during this traumatic time.

South African women's still-increasing presence in local, provincial, and national institutions has inspired sweeping legislation aimed at advancing women's rights and opportunity.

The image of the anarchist assassin haunted the corridors of power and the popular imagination in the late nineteenth century.

'A meditation on race, and class, and grief .

'If you have been the victim of a genuine narcissist, you don't need TikTok, you need a reliable, serious source of knowledge like Davies's book' Sunday TimesYou cannot change a narcissist.

Violence is rampant in today's society.

Addiction and trauma are two of the most common and difficult issues that people face.

Alt-Right Gangs provides a timely and necessary discussion of youth-oriented groups within the white power movement.

Now in a revised and updated fourth edition, this trusted text and professional resource provides a developmental framework for clinical practice.

';He's so smart, but he's no longer interested in school--or any offline activities.

Raw and riveting, Girl, Groomed is seasoned psychotherapist Carol Odell's evolving story of deepening her understanding of how the crisis she blindly imposes on her marriage is rooted in her own history of sexual abuse and violence at the hands of a predatory horse trainer who, for far too much of her young life, held all the reins.

Originally published in Spanish in 2022 by Libreria Bosch, Barcelona, An Illustrated Psychometric Forensic Atlas is a one-of-a-kind book made available in English for the first time.

When your child struggles with learning to read, it can feel overwhelming.

This handbook provides a timely synthesis of the international literature that investigates men's experiences of intimate partner violence and help seeking behavior, and considers what the findings mean for research, practice, and policy.

The rich inner world of a human being is far more complex than either/or.

Hundreds of Domestic Violence Death Review committees, teams, and panels are operating in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

Das erweiterte Skillstraining zur affektiven und interpersonellen Regulation (ESTAIR) richtet sich an Personen, die an den Folgen anhaltender und wiederkehrender traumatischer Ereignisse in der Vergangenheit leiden.

The Perils of Social Media: Cyberbullying Shame and Fame provides an in-depth examination of cyberbullying, characterized by persistent hostile behavior conducted through electronic or digital media.

'I came away from this book enraged, enlightened and with a sense of urgency to do something' Annie Mac'Lays down a transformative path to peace' David Lammy MP'Compelling' The Sunday Times; 'Assured' Observer; 'Brilliantly written' Nikesh Shukla_________________________Demetri wants to study criminology at university to understand why people around him carry knives.

The compelling and disturbing true story of Vanessa George and the evil abuse she doled out upon the children of more than 300 families.

You're no idiot, of course.

Headlines are filled with tragic stories of senseless murders and suicides that have resulted from child and teen bullying.

Here is the most comprehensive introduction to and explanation of the most infamous crime organization in history.

Traditional analyses of domestic battery often point to the batterer's need for power and control to explain patterns of violent behavior.

Compiled by three leading experts in the psychological, sociological, and criminal justice fields, this volume addresses timely questions from an eclectic range of positions.

Mention the phrase Homeland Security and heated debates emerge about state uses and abuses of legal authority.

'A gripping, flawless novel' - Sophie Hannah, author of The Opposite of MurderA mother and daughter, pushed too far.

Kohli offers a comprehensive overview of what is known about the resettlement of young asylum-seekers, answering social work practitioners' need for a fuller understanding.

Afro-Caribbean Dynamics of Sex and Relationships: Reclaiming the Caribbean Sexual Narrative examines the complexities of sexuality and relationships in the Caribbean, shaped by colonial legacies, cultural norms, and evolving gender roles.

I wanted to run into the street screaming, "e;My mom and dad beat me and my brother, can anyone help us!

The impact of sibling relationships on how people develop has been dramatically under-emphasised in the literature on child development.

This text provides a critical analysis of the social construction of childhood and children's agency.

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This important text will provide a critical analysis of contemporary developments in child care policy under New Labour and the resulting policy and practice implications.

The sexual exploitation of children by adults has a long, fraught history.

How evangelical businessmen in the 1930s and 1940s joined their religious and business lives.

American cities are constantly being built and rebuilt, resulting in ever-changing skylines and neighborhoods.

This book brings together a collection of diverse contributors to discuss bisexual erasure and biphobia and how this intersects with racism, sexism, ableism and transphobia.

This Element looks at how we can better understand young children''s perspectives by listening to their voices in multiple ways.

Colonial missionaries, both Catholic and Protestant, arrived in India with the grandiose vision of converting the pagans because, like St.

Same-Sex Marriage and Children is the first book to bring together historical, social science, and legal considerations to comprehensively respond to the objections to same-sex marriage that are based on the need to promote so-called "e;responsible procreation"e; and child welfare.

Same-Sex Marriage and Children is the first book to bring together historical, social science, and legal considerations to comprehensively respond to the objections to same-sex marriage that are based on the need to promote so-called "e;responsible procreation"e; and child welfare.

The information age is upon us and, with it, a new era of human services has emerged.

The information age is upon us and, with it, a new era of human services has emerged.

Whether called black sheep, sociopaths, con men, or misfits, some men break all the rules.

Whether called black sheep, sociopaths, con men, or misfits, some men break all the rules.

The number of children living in families with incomes below the federal poverty level increased by 33 percent between 2000 and 2009, resulting in over 15 million children living in poverty.