Confronting Violence: Answers To Questions About The Epidemic Destroying America's Homes And Communities - Couverture rigide

Gellert, George

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ISBN 10 : 0813390958 ISBN 13 : 9780813390956

Editeur : Westview Press, 1997

Synopsis

The United States is at risk of being overwhelmed by an epidemic of interpersonal violence. Each year, violence causes 2.2 million injuries and over 20,000 deaths in this country. Over 1.5 million people are assaulted, and 650,000 women are raped. Suicide, battering, and abuse are on the rise. Our schools and homes are no longer havens from the onslaught. Increasingly, victims, their families, and those involved in community-based support are seeking help to combat the problem.In Confronting Violence, George Gellert provides much-needed information and resources. Topics include child abuse, sexual assault, elder abuse, murder, suicide, stranger violence, and youth violence. Written in a series of easy-to-reference questions and answers, each chapter guides the reader through a definition of the problem, tips for identifying high-risk situations, advice on avoiding violence, and information on what to do if you are a victim. Throughout, Gellert's treatment is impartial and informative. Sensitive topics such as “What do I do if I'm abusing my child?” are handled nonjudgmentally. Each chapter concludes with a list of organizations and public agencies to turn to for help.This complete reference offers background and advice for parents, physicians, lawyers, librarians, nurses, counselors, social service workers, law enforcement officers, and public policymakers—anyone confronting and coping with the epidemic of violence in America.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

The United States is at risk of being overwhelmed by an epidemic of interpersonal violence. Each year, violence causes 2.2 million injuries and over 20,000 deaths in this country. Over 1.5 million people are assaulted, and 650,000 women are raped. Suicide, battering, and abuse are on the rise. Our schools and homes are no longer havens from the onslaught. Increasingly, victims, their families, and those involved in community-based support are seeking help to combat the problem.In Confronting Violence, George Gellert provides much-needed information and resources. Topics include child abuse, sexual assault, elder abuse, murder, suicide, stranger violence, and youth violence. Written in a series of easy-to-reference questions and answers, each chapter guides the reader through a definition of the problem, tips for identifying high-risk situations, advice on avoiding violence, and information on what to do if you are a victim. Throughout, Gellert's treatment is impartial and informative. Sensitive topics such as What do I do if I'm abusing my child?” are handled nonjudgmentally. Each chapter concludes with a list of organizations and public agencies to turn to for help.This complete reference offers background and advice for parents, physicians, lawyers, librarians, nurses, counselors, social service workers, law enforcement officers, and public policymakers anyone confronting and coping with the epidemic of violence in America.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Westview Press
• Date d'édition: 1997
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0813390958
• ISBN 13: 9780813390956
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 320
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible