Responding to Family Violence: A Comprehensive, Research-Based Guide for Therapists

Written for graduate-level students in mental health training programs as well as practicing therapists, especially those whose client base contain victims of family violence, this book provides comprehensive theory- and research-based guidelines which address clinical challenges of the mental health profession. The book addresses intimate partner violence, battering, child maltreatment and adult survivors, co-occurring substance abuse, abuse of vulnerable populations, cultural issues, prevention, and self-care. Chapters are heavily subsectioned and include overviews, summaries, and case studies. An extensive reference section, detailed directory of selected instruments for assessing IPV, and an index are provided. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)