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Record Nr.

UNINA9910811661903321

Titolo

Making an impact : children and domestic violence : a reader / / Marianne Hester... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Philadelphia, : J. Kingsley Publishers, 2007

ISBN

1-85302-844-4

1-280-92926-X

9786610929269

1-84642-584-0

Edizione

[2nd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (289 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

HesterMarianne <1955->

Disciplina

362.76/80941

Soggetti

Family violence - Great Britain

Children and violence - Great Britain

Child welfare - Great Britain

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Previously published under the author, Marianne Hester.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Nota di contenuto

Domestic violence : what is it? -- Domestic violence and the abuse of children -- The impact of domestic violence on children -- Making safe arrangements for children affected by domestic violence : public and private law -- Protection under criminal law -- Protection from violence under civil law -- Protection against domestic violence under housing law -- Social care responses to domestic violence and abuse of children -- Practice and intervention with children in circumstances of domestic violence -- Intervention with male perpetrators of domestic violence -- Multi-agency involvement and cooperation in relation to domestic violence -- Working with and supporting women experiencing domestic violence.

Sommario/riassunto

This fully updated Reader provides a comprehensive review of recent research and legislation relating to domestic violence and its consequences for children, and identifies the implications for practice. It enables professionals to develop informed child care and protection responses for children experiencing domestic violence.