Working with Adolescent Violence and Abuse Towards Parents: Approaches and Contexts for Intervention Contributor(s): Holt, Amanda (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1138807990 ISBN-13: 9781138807990 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2015 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Social Work - Psychology | Mental Health |
Dewey: 616.858 |
LCCN: 2015007312 |
Physical Information: 0.56" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.07 lbs) 216 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Adolescent violence and abuse towards parents is increasingly recognised as a global problem. Inverting how we normally understand power to operate in abusive relationships, it involves actors who cannot easily be categorised as victims or perpetrators, and often impacts families who are experiencing multiple stressors and hardships and may be experiencing other forms of family abuse. This unique book draws on an international selection of contributors to identify, present and explore what we know about what works when supporting these families. Exploring conceptual and theoretical challenges produced by this emerging social problem:
This interdisciplinary guide provides an essential resource for students and practitioners with an interest in domestic and family violence, youth studies, child protection, drug and alcohol work, and youth justice from a wide range of professional backgrounds. |