Violence in Families: Assessing Prevention and Treatment Programs

by Rosemary A. Chalk

Reports of mistreated children, domestic violence, and abuse of elderly persons continue to strain the capacity of police, courts, social services agencies, and medical centers. At the same time, myriad treatment and prevention programs are providing services to victims and offenders. Although limited research knowledge exists regarding the effectiveness of these programs, such information is often scattered, inaccessible, and difficult to obtain.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309054966
• ISBN13: 9780309054966
• Release Date: March 1998
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 412 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.2" x 9.2"