Social Work and Family Violence, Second Edition
Theories, Assessment, and Intervention
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Family & Relationships, Family Relationships, Abuse
| Author: | Joan McClennen, PhD, Amanda M. Keys, PhD, LCSW, Michele Day, PhD, MSW | ISBN: | 9780826133496 |
| Publisher: | Springer Publishing Company | Publication: | August 28, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Springer Publishing Company | Language: | English |
| Author: | Joan McClennen, PhD, Amanda M. Keys, PhD, LCSW, Michele Day, PhD, MSW |
| ISBN: | 9780826133496 |
| Publisher: | Springer Publishing Company |
| Publication: | August 28, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Springer Publishing Company |
| Language: | English |
The second edition of this comprehensive text for MSW and BSW students studying family violence is fully reorganized for improved flow of information, is substantially revised, and is updated to reflect current scholarship and practice. Focusing on child abuse and maltreatment, intimate partner violence (IPV), and older adult abuse, the book covers assessment procedures and evidence-based treatments used by social workers with victims and perpetrators of all age groups and of both genders. It provides expanded information on agencies advocating on behalf of children including Child Advocacy Centers, Guardian ad litems, and Court Appointed Special Advocates as well as child welfare laws and policies. The textbook provides updated information related to IPV and vulnerable/at-risk populations including sex trafficking’ veterans and male victims.. The second edition also features more in-depth theoretical information integrated with case studies, and new information regarding technological issues and criminal justice reform.
The second edition of this comprehensive text for MSW and BSW students studying family violence is fully reorganized for improved flow of information, is substantially revised, and is updated to reflect current scholarship and practice. Focusing on child abuse and maltreatment, intimate partner violence (IPV), and older adult abuse, the book covers assessment procedures and evidence-based treatments used by social workers with victims and perpetrators of all age groups and of both genders. It provides expanded information on agencies advocating on behalf of children including Child Advocacy Centers, Guardian ad litems, and Court Appointed Special Advocates as well as child welfare laws and policies. The textbook provides updated information related to IPV and vulnerable/at-risk populations including sex trafficking’ veterans and male victims.. The second edition also features more in-depth theoretical information integrated with case studies, and new information regarding technological issues and criminal justice reform.
