Violence and Abuse Issues: Cross-Cultural Perspectives for Health and Social Services

by Lee Ann Hoff

Book Overview

After centuries of being considered a private matter in most societies, violence and its profound effect on the physical health, mental health, and social well-being of victims and their families, as well as on the assailants themselves, has started to take centre stage as a public issue of worldwide concern.

Health and social service providers are in pivotal positions to provide preventive and restorative services to those affected by violent...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415465729
• ISBN13: 9780415465724
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 9.4"