When Violence Begins at Home: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Ending Domestic Abuse

When Violence Begins at Home: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Ending Domestic Abuse

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Since its initial publication, this far-reaching reference has provided professionals and victims of abuse with guidance on everything from indicators of an abusive relationship to domestic violence legislation, from antiburnout tips for helpers to advice on leaving an abusive partner.

This updated edition addresses new research and programs, adding information on date rape...more
Paperback, 448 pages
Published November 30th 2005 by Hunter House (first published 1997)
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Lesley Green
Reading this for work. So far good info!

An invaluable source of information. Might need to actaully buy this for my office!
TJ
Great reference and introduction to Domestic Violence. Wish I had read this book many years ago.
Very helpful for anyone who wants an insight into DV and how to help and understand the issues
Holly
It was requested that I use this book to study for the Il DV Professional exam. It remains one of my most used books when working with clients.
Leslie
Jan 10, 2008 Leslie rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Domestic Violence Advocates
A textbook about domestic violence. Thorough, easy to read, and practical. If you are an advocate you should have this book.
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