Breaking the cycle of family violence : a resource handbook prepared for the staff of Correctional Service, Canada / written and produced by Bonnie Hutchinson Enterprises, Inc. ; graphics by JB Graphics Design Studio ; French translation by Mayada Tawachi.
Publisher:
Correctional ServiceCanada,
Copyright Date:
1988
Description:
iv, 76 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm + Training manuals (24 pages) in pocket
Understanding family violence. The broad concept -- Definitions and types of abuse -- Scenarios: abused and abuser -- Facts and figures -- Sources of family violence --What keeps it going? -- In summary: myths and realities -- The blame game -- Focus on the abuser. First step: recognize the problem -- Profile of abusers -- Indicators that family violence may be an issue -- What is needed. What is needed by abusers -- What is needed by other family members -- What is needed by those who work with abusers -- In summary: overview of what is needed and what can be done -- What is available. A few realities -- When abusers seem most amenable to treatment -- Values and assumptions underlying treatment programs -- Types of treatment programs -- Components of effective programs -- Not recommended -- Community resources -- What can we do -- Resource directory.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)23945729
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.