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Domestic and Family Violence

By Justin Healey

Book information

Publisher
The, Spinney Press
Year
2014
ISBN
9781922084316, 9781922084309
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
2 MB (1727298 bytes)
Series
Issues in Society Ser.
Edition
1
Pages
65\65
Time added
2023-08-06 01:26:28
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Description

Domestic violence refers to acts of violence that occur between people in an intimate relationship in domestic settings; family violence is a broader term referring to violence between family members as well as violence between intimate partners. These violent acts include physical, sexual, emotional and psychological abuse. This book reveals the prevalence and causes of domestic and family violence, and explains ways of dealing with domestic abuse. Domestic violence is more than a crime, it is an abuse of power by someone in a position of trust. Are you safe in your own home? Also includes: worksheets and activities, fast facts, glossary, web links, index.

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