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While there is a growing body of research on the children of battered women, there remains little practical information on the subject of intervention with these at-risk children. This book remedies the situation; providing insight to this varied and complex area, it overviews current practices and strategies and highlights recent innovations in the field.The topics examined by the contributors include: shelters; domestic counselling; child protection services; the criminal justice system; and violence prevention and education in schools and communities.
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Covers the complex issues involved in intervention with children of battered women and provides an overview of current practice, including strategies and program models. Contributors cover three major areas: shelters and domestic violence counseling, child protection services and the criminal justice system, and prevention and education in schools and communities. Topics addressed include parenting groups for men who batter, assessment following violence-witnessing trauma, and a study of aboriginal Canadian children who live with violence. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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