Violence and abuse in society

Using rich case material and research presented by distinguished authorities in the fields of sex, couple, family, and psychotherapy, this edited book contributes to our efforts to help individuals and couples increase their sexual satisfaction.

Childhood abuse in all its forms is a major social and psychological problem in the UK and globally.

When working with children to promote their welfare and safeguard them from harm, the best course of action is not always clear.

The dark double life of Ellen Boehm, the mother who murdered her two sons—and nearly killed her daughter.

As parents, we used to feel secure in our children being safely watched over in our nation's schools.

Become more effective in therapy when working with survivors of abuse!

Across 30 chapters, a team of experienced teachers and practitioners introduce the fundamental professional issues concerning children, young people and their families in the 21st century.

What can psychology teach us about sex?

Why Don't You Just Talk to Him?

There is a Russian saying that "e;police mirror society.

According to the 2000 Census, Latinos accounted for 12.

This book provides a framework for addressing the extended treatment needs of adult survivors of child sexual abuse.

There has been considerable research and authorship on child sexual abuse, however, much of this research has focused on adult perpetrators and child victims.

Violence and Gender in the Globalized World expands the critical picture of gender and violence in the age of globalization by introducing a variety of uncommonly discussed geo-political sites and dynamics.

If democracy liberates individuals from their inherited bonds, what can reunite them into a sovereign people?

448 pages, 156 images, 93 contributors
Child Abuse Quick Reference 2e is designed to provide busy practitioners with the information required to rapidly diagnose child maltreatment and recognize children at high risk for any type of abuse—from physical manifestations such as child head trauma to sexual and psychological forms—and neglect.

Drawing on revealing, in-depth interviews, Cecilia Menjivar investigates the role that violence plays in the lives of Ladina women in eastern Guatemala, a little-visited and little-studied region.

Covering a period from the late eighteenth century to today, this volume explores the phenomenon of urban violence in order to unveil general developments and historical specificities in a variety of Middle Eastern contexts.

This book offers a unique understanding of African American populations and their articulation of sexuality and race by introducing a comprehensive sexological model, Black Sexual Epistemology.

This step-by-step guide is designed to help sexually abused teenage girls through the legal and emotional processes of dealing with what has been done to them.

On hearing that Jackser, her childhood abuser, is seriously ill, Martha is elated, thinking that finally she will be able to watch him suffer.

Employing a range of innovative and creative ideas, this book is full of tips to engage children and promote their wellbeing.

Explore interventions and treatment methods designed to help curb the alarming trend toward violence in today's youth!

Recommendations of child protection workers to remove children from a home environment they perceive to be unsafe have frequently been challenged, legally and otherwise, and have raised scepticism about the criteria used in advising such a drastic measure.

What is the relationship between education and reconciliation initiatives?

You're no idiot, of course.

Drawing on longitudinal interviews, government records, and personal narratives, feminist sociologist Lisa Brush examines the intersection of work, welfare, and battering.

Healing Sexually Betrayed Men and Boys: Treatment for Sexual Abuse, Assault, and Trauma is the new authoritative source for treatment of sexually victimized men and boys.

Get the latest research on juvenile offenders who have a mental illnessMost youths in the juvenile justice system who have one or more mental disorders do not receive proper treatment or education, nor do they serve sentences appropriate for their crimes.

Violence in Gay and Lesbian Domestic Partnerships provides a comprehensive analysis of same-sex domestic violence, addressing the major theoretical and treatment issues for both its victims and perpetrators.

The true-crime story of a millionaire beauty queen and the murder of her ex-lover, by the New York Times bestselling author of Because You Loved Me.

134 pages, 85 images, 8 contributors

Adolescent and Adult Sexual Assault Assessment, Second Edition allows readers will have the opportunity to analyze 15 case histories of sexual assault and accompanying photographs of the patients’ physical examinations.

Myths and misconceptions surrounding sexual violence are thought to be implicated in the prevalence of rape and in the lack of justice for women who have been subjected to rape.

This book addresses domestic abuse and stalking among young people in the UK and Ireland, with a focus on intersectionality and lifestyle settings.

A multi-professional approach to safeguarding children, which accompanies the Department of Health's new training courses.

798 pages, 466 images, with 44 contributorsVolume three of Chadwick’s Child Maltreatment provides an overview of topics ranging from the risks of the Internet, family abduction, the legal and forensic aspects of child maltreatment cases, and the roles of physicians, nurses, social workers, and multidisciplinary teams.

A comprehensive, cross-disciplinary, and in-depth study of violent behavior and aggression across the lifespan of human development.

Significant amounts of money and resources are spent on child and family services, so successful evaluation of whether or not they are achieving the best outcomes is therefore essential.

In the United States and Great Britain, 20-30% of all homicides involve the killing of a woman by a man.

Women's shelters and safe houses were a good first step, but they only address part of the problem.

Winner, 2014 Lambda Literary Award in LGBT StudiesSince the 1970s, a key goal of lesbian and gay activists has been protection against street violence, especially in gay neighborhoods.

What is masculinity?

1992 has been an explosive year for racial relations in the United States--from the reactions to the Rodney King verdict to debate about Malcolm X and the film portrayal of his role in American history.

Awareness of peer-on-peer abuse is on the rise and is a matter of increasing international concern.

Sebastian Junger, the bestselling author of War and The Perfect Storm, takes a critical look at post-traumatic stress disorder and the many challenges today's returning veterans face in modern society.

From Cairo to Damascus and from Tunisia to Bahrain, Layla Al-Zubaidi and Matthew Cassel have brought together some of the most exciting new writing born out of revolution in the Arab world.