Domestic violence and maternal and child health : new patterns of trauma, treatment, and criminal justice responses / Stephen J. Morewitz.

Author/creator Morewitz, Stephen John, 1954-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, ©2004.
Descriptionxii, 288 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Partner violence: causes and risk factors -- Prevalence of abuse -- Partner and child abuse -- Parental child abductions -- Psychosocial effects of violence / by Mark L. Goldstein -- Violence & reproductive decisions -- Maternal, fetal, and neonatal outcomes -- The police and courts -- Counseling, medical, and shelter services -- Screening victims for violence -- Psychosocial treatment of abuse victims -- Identifying and treating offenders.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 225-248) and indes.
LCCN 2004042123
ISBN030648501X

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HV6626.2 .M67 2004 ✔ Available Place Hold