Heavy Hands: An Introduction to the Crimes of Intimate and Family Violence

Name: Heavy Hands: An Introduction to the Crimes of Intimate and Family Violence
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ISBN: 9780133008609

ISBN-10: 0133008606

ISBN-13: 9780133008609

Edition: 2013

Authors: Denise Kindschi Gosselin

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The authoritative introduction to family violence issues. Heavy Hands, Fifth Edition, provides an authentic introduction to the crimes of family violence, covering offenders and offenses, impact on victims, and responses of the criminal justice system. This established text is essential reading for those considering careers in criminal justice, victim advocacy, social work, and counseling. Gosselin draws on extensive field experience and uses real-life examples to provide sharp insight into how and why abuse occurs and its effects on abuse survivors. The text’s accessible language and effective learning tools keep students engaged and motivated, while its practical, real-world focus…

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List price: $80.00
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 416
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.980
Language: English




Global Violence against Women



History of Violence in the Family



Focus on Research



Child Abuse



Investigating Child Abuse



Adolescent Perpetrators



Intimate Partner Violence



Gay and Lesbian Partner Abuse



Abuse in Later Life



Adult Perpetrators



The Police Response to Intimate Partner Violence



Stalking and Homicide



The Court Response to Intimate Partner Violence