When Violence Begins at Home: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Ending Domestic Abuse

K. J. Wilson

ISBN 10: 0897932277 / ISBN 13: 9780897932271

Published by Hunter House (edition First Edition), 1997

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Synopsis:

Dr. J.K.Wilson, herself a victim of domestic abuse, encourages women in painful relationships to take control of their lives and provides them with all the information they may need to take the first step. Full of practical advice not only for the abused but also for their friends, family and work colleagues.

Review: This comprehensive reference will be a valuable resource to both battered women and their caregivers. Wilson, who went underground for a few years to escape a dangerous relationship, draws on her experience as director of the Austin Center for Battered Women to provide immediate aid to victims and guidelines for helpers. She discusses the indicators of an abusive relationship; its effects on children and teens; substance abuse; how the workplace, medical, and religious communities can help; treatment programs for batterers; anti-burnout tips for helpers; and advice on living underground. A final chapter presents a history of misogyny. Wilson is sensitive to cultural differences and their impact on women from various backgrounds. An appendix offers myriad resources in the form of support groups and print materials. Full of practical advice from someone with extensive experience in the field of domestic violence, this is strongly recommended for all collections. — Valerie Diamond, Univ. of Maryland Sch. of Law, Baltimore, Library Journal

Bibliographic Details

Title: When Violence Begins at Home: A ...
Publisher: Hunter House (edition First Edition)
Publication Date: 1997
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
Edition: First Edition.