Elder abuse is a global problem gaining recognition due to its severe impact on victims and
the ageing population. Increased recognition has led to the investigation of perpetrator and …

Elder abuse has received increasing attention over the past decade as a common problem
with serious consequences for the health and wellbeing of old people. Our aim is to assist …

'Extremely useful background reading for pre-and in service teachers especially, but not
only, of pre-adults.'-The Teacher Trainer'There are no muddled thoughts or fudging of issues …

The metaphor of domestic violence as chronic disease is a useful one for clinicians. Studies
of domestic violence over the life span suggest that, like many ongoing illnesses that are …

Family Violence: Legal, Medical, and Social Perspectives examines the entire spectrum of
family violence, focusing on social processes and social relationships. The Ninth Edition of …

Research indicates that economic dependency in women and emotional dependency in
men independently contribute to domestic-partner abuse risk and that high levels of …

This article is Part 2 of a review of factors hindering battered women's chances of leaving
violent relationships. Part 1 covered major external inhibiting factors (eg, women's economic …

Recognize the hidden costs and rewards of childrearing! The Effect of Children on Parents,
Second Edition, thoughtfully explores the interactions by which parents and children …

How gender and sexuality can be life threatening Though violence against women has
received increasing attention from scholars and the general public alike, much of the …

Along with health care providers, social workers are the professionals most likely to be
responsible for detecting signs of elder maltreatment and providing interventions and …