Annotation "This book describes physical and behavioral indicators of abuse, theoretical explanations of child abuse, the characteristics of abusers, and respon
There are few things is our society that provoke such raw emotions as that of child abuse. Most people, justifiably so, are outraged when they hear of allegatio
Sexual crime is a topic of massive public concern. Yet the debate over its causes and the appropriate responses of the criminal justice system is often fuelled
The historical context of family violence is explored, as well as the various forms of violence, their prevalence in specific stages of life, and responses to i
Children who come into conflict with the law are more likely to have experienced violence or adversity than their non-offending peers. Exacerbating the deleteri