Domestic violence sourcebook / edited by James Chambers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chambers, James.

Contributor:

Chambers, James (Editor), editor.

Series:

Health reference series.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Family violence--United States.

Family violence.

Victims of family violence--Services for--United States.

Victims of family violence.

Sexual abuse victims--Services for--United States.

Sexual abuse victims.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 459 pages).

Edition:

Seventh edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, New York : Omnigraphics, an imprint of Infobase, [2022]

Summary:

Provides basic consumer health information about domestic violence, signs of abuse, risk factors including abuse in specific populations, and strategies to prevent and intervene in domestic violence. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and a list of resources for additional help.

Contents:

Intro

Table of Contents

Preface

Part 1-Facts about Domestic Violence

Chapter 1-What Is Domestic Violence?

Chapter 2-Understanding the Pattern of Violence

Chapter 3-Signs of Domestic Violence or Abuse

Chapter 4-Risk Factors for Domestic Violence

Section 4.1-Why Does Intimate Partner Violence Occur?

Section 4.2-Individual, Relational, Community, and Societal Risk Factors

Section 4.3-Economic Stress and Intimate Partner Violence

Chapter 5-Types of Intimate Partner Abuse

Section 5.1-Physical Abuse

Section 5.2-Sexual Assault

Section 5.3-Sexual Coercion

Section 5.4-Rape

Section 5.5-Harassment

Section 5.6-Emotional and Verbal Abuse

Section 5.7-Financial Abuse

Section 5.8-Dating Violence and Abuse

Section 5.9-Stalking

Chapter 6-Date Rape Drugs

Chapter 7-Impact of COVID-19 on Domestic Violence

Part 2-Abuse in Specific Populations

Chapter 8-Abuse of Women

Section 8.1-Women Abuse: Prevalence, Effects, Screening, and Management

Section 8.2-Human Trafficking

Section 8.3-Violence against Immigrant and Refugee Women

Chapter 9-Abuse of Men

Section 9.1-Domestic Violence against Men

Section 9.2-Sexual Assault in Men

Section 9.3-Myths and Realities of Domestic Abuse against Men

Chapter 10-Child Abuse

Section 10.1-Understanding Child Abuse

Section 10.2-Child Sexual Abuse

Section 10.3-Risk and Protective Factors of Child Abuse

Chapter 11-Elder Abuse

Chapter 12-Abuse in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Community

Section 12.1-Domestic Violence and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Relationships

Section 12.2-Mistreatment of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Elders

Chapter 13-Abuse and Violence against People with Disabilities

Section 13.1-Abuse of Children with Disabilities.

Section 13.2-Bullying among Youth with Disabilities and Special Health Needs

Section 13.3-Violence against Women with Disabilities

Chapter 14-Teen Dating Violence

Section 14.1-Teen Dating Violence: An Overview

Section 14.2-Risk Factors and Consequences of Teen Dating Violence

Section 14.3-Digital Dating Abuse

Section 14.4-Role of Peers in Teen Dating Violence

Section 14.5-Roles Peers Play in Help-Seeking

Section 14.6-How to Prevent Teen Dating Violence

Chapter 15-Marital Rape

Part 3-Effects of Domestic Violence

Chapter 16-Physical Effects of Domestic Violence

Section 16.1-Types of Domestic Violence Injuries

Section 16.2-Domestic Violence and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Risk

Chapter 17-Emotional and Socioeconomic Effects of Domestic Violence

Section 17.1-Mental Health Effects of Domestic Violence in Women

Section 17.2-Domestic Violence and Homelessness

Chapter 18-When Abuse Turns Deadly

Section 18.1-Prevalence of Murder-Suicide in Families

Section 18.2-Intimate Partner Strangulation

Section 18.3-Firearms and Domestic Violence

Chapter 19-Children and Exposure to Domestic Violence

Section 19.1 | Effects of Domestic Violence on Children

Section 19.2 | Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect

Section 19.3 | Adverse Childhood Experiences

Section 19.4 | Child Witnessing Domestic Violence

Part 4-Preventing and Intervening in Domestic Violence

Chapter 20-Healthy Relationships Are Key to Preventing Domestic Violence

Section 20.1 | What Healthy Dating and Romantic Relationships Look Like

Section 20.2 | Dealing with Conflicts

Section 20.3 | Tips for Being a Nurturing Parent

Section 20.4 | Healthy Relationships in Adolescence

Section 20.5 | Talking to Kids about Sex and Healthy Relationships

Chapter 21-Men's Role in Domestic Violence Prevention.

Chapter 22-Ending Violence against Women

Chapter 23-Preventing and Intervening in Child Abuse

Section 23.1-When You Suspect Child Abuse or Neglect

Section 23.2-Keep Your Child Safe from Abusers

Section 23.3-How to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment

Chapter 24-Mandated Reporters of Elder Abuse and Neglect

Chapter 25-How Schools and Parents Can Support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth

Chapter 26-How You Can Help Someone Who Is in an Abusive Situation

Chapter 27-Batterer Interventions

Chapter 28-Intervention by Health-Care Providers

Part 5-Emergency Management, Moving Out, and Moving On

Chapter 29-Staying Safe with an Abuser

Chapter 30-Managing a Domestic Violence

Chapter 31-Leaving an Abusive Relationship

Chapter 32-Planning for Safety: Personal Safety and Safety of Children and Pets

Chapter 33-Internet Safety for Victims of Domestic Violence

Section 33.1-Technology Tips for Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims

Section 33.2-Keeping Children Safe Online

Chapter 34-Navigating the Legal System

Section 34.1-Federal Domestic Violence Laws

Section 34.2-Laws on Violence against Women

Section 34.3-Restraining Orders

Chapter 35-Programs to Support the Victims of Domestic Violence

Section 35.1-Family Violence Prevention and Services Program

Section 35.2-Transitional Housing Programs and Empowering Survivors of Domestic Violence

Chapter 36-Identity Protection for Abuse Victims

Section 36.1-Address Confidentiality Programs

Section 36.2-Applying for a New Social Security Number

Chapter 37-Life after Abuse: Looking after Yourself and Moving On

Part 6-Additional Help and Information

Chapter 38-Glossary of Terms Related to Domestic Violence

Chapter 39-Directory of State-Wise Contacts for Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect.

Chapter 40-Directory of State and Territory Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalitions

Chapter 41-Advocacy and Support Organizations for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning (LGBTQ) Communities

Chapter 42-Directory of Domestic Violence Resources

Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

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Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Chambers, James Domestic Violence Sourcebook, Seventh Edition

ISBN:

9780780820197