Making an Impact: Children And Domestic Violence: A Reader
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| Rating | : | 4.65 (692 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1843101572 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 287 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2018-01-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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Chris Pearson is Co-ordinator of Exeter Women's Aid. Nicola Harwin is the National Co-ordinator of the Women's Aid Federation of England. Marianne Hester is Professor of Gender, Violence and International Policy in the School for Policy Studies, University of Bristol, and part of the Violence Against Women Research Group. . She has written extensiv
"Good Effort" according to R. G. Pickering. I had no idea what this book was, except for the title since there was not even the publisher's comments, but this was a topic I very much wanted - and needed - information about. Once I received it, I discovered that it is a "Reader" - which, in actuality, reads like a Ph.D. dissertation, involving a great deal of research and many many documented sources about the affect on children of domestic violence, particularly in the UK. Because. A recommended read for all professionals who support children affected by domestic violence. Wendy C A knowledge and understanding of what domestic violence actually is, and the effect it has on those involved, is crucial for practitioners in order to work effectively with children and domestic violence. This Reader was originally commissioned in 1998 by the Department of Health and produced by a consortium consisting of the NSPCC, Barnardo's and the Domestic Violence Research Group at the University of Bristol in the United Kingdom. Th
'a valuable addition to the increasing literature on a persistent problem affecting everyone in the family. The authors have put together a resource for all those working with children and families It offers much for those concerned to enhance inter-agency working and to find creative ways to safeguard women at risk and minimize the emotional damage caused to children witnessing domestic violence.' --- Journal of Family Health Care
Part Two is a comprehensive and accessible guide to relevant current criminal and civil legislation. It is divided into three parts. 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. Endorsed by children's charities including the NSPCC and Barnardo's, "Making an Impact" enables professionals working with children to develop informed, sophisticated and collaborative child care and protection responses for chi