Each year in the United States, violence causes over two million injuries and over 20,000 deaths. Increasingly victims, their families, and those involved in community-based support, are seeking help to combat the problem. Providing relevant information and resources, this book covers topics such as child abuse, sexual assault, elder abuse, murder, suicide, stranger violence and youth violence. Written as a series of straightforward questions and answers, each chapter guides readers through a definition of the problem, and presents tips for identifying high-risk situations, advice on avoiding violence, and information on what to do if you are a victim.
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