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Family Abuse Consequences, Theories, and Responses

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ISBN-10: 020529569X

ISBN-13: 9780205295692

Edition: 2002

Authors: Sylvia I. Mignon, Calvin J. Larson, William M. Holmes

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Both conceptual and practical, this is the only text to examine the relationship between family abuse and deviant behavior using an approach that integrates theory, research findings, and programmatic efforts. Family Abuse: Consequences, Theories, and Responses is unique in that it places family abuse within a theoretical context covering sociological, psychological, and biological theories. Topic coverage is comprehensive and includes an assessment of the quality of current treatment and prevention efforts, and also proposes various solutions to family abuse.
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List price: $120.00
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/1/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 7.25" wide x 9.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.430

William Holmes is a faculty member at the University of Massachusetts at Boston in the College of Public and Community Services. He has evaluated criminal justice and community programs serving families, children, the abused, and those with substance abuse problems. He coauthored Portrait of Divorce, with Kay Kitson, which won the William Goode Award from the Family Section of the American Sociological Association. He coauthored Family Abuse: Consequences, Theories, and Responses , with Calvin Larsen and Sylvia Mignon. Dr. Holmes has conducted research funded by the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the National Institute of Mental Health, the National…    

The Nature, Types, and Prevalence of Family Abuse
Family Abuse
Family Abuse in U.S. History
Family Abuse Types and Forms
Adult Abuse and Neglect
Dating and Courtship Abuse
Partner Abuse
Same-Sex Partner Abuse
Stalking
Elder Abuse
Parental Abuse
Child Abuse and Neglect
Child Abuse in Historical Perspective
National Incidence Studies
State Data
Organized Sadistic Abuse
Sibling Abuse
Summary
Study Questions
The Nature and Varieties of Physical Abuse
The Nature of Physical Abuse
Severity and Extent
Injuries from Physical Abuse
Abuse throughout the Life Course
Varieties of Physical Abuse
Abuse of Children
Abuse of Adults
Deviant Consequences of Physical Abuse
Physical Abuse and Types of Deviance
Summary
Study Questions
The Nature and Varieties of Sexual Abuse
Child Sexual Abuse
The Extent of Child Sexual Abuse
Male Victims of Sexual Abuse
Female Perpetrators of Child Sexual Abuse
Sibling Sexual Abuse
Child Care Abuse
Ritual Sexual Abuse
Sexual Abuse by Clergy
Adult Sexual Abuse
Sexual Abuse in the Dating Relationship: Acquaintance and Date Rape
Spousal Sexual Abuse
Same-Sex Sexual Abuse
Elder Sexual Abuse
Parental Sexual Abuse
Child Sexual Abuse and Adult Rape: A Comparison
Deviant and Criminal Consequences of Sexual Abuse
Consequences of Victimization
Alternative Views of Child Sexual Abuse
Physical and Sexual Abuse: A Comparison
Summary
Study Questions
The Nature and Varieties of Psychological Abuse
The Conceptual Problem
Child Psychological Maltreatment
Types of Child Psychological Maltreatment
The Incidence of Child Psychological Maltreatment and Neglect
Personal and Deviant Consequences
Adult Psychological Maltreatment
Varieties of Adult Psychological Maltreatment
Psychological Maltreatment During Dating
Psychological Maltreatment of Partners
Psychological Maltreatment of the Elderly
The Incidence of Adult Psychological Maltreatment
Behavioral Consequences of Psychological Maltreatment
Summary
Study Questions
Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, and Deviancy: Theoretical Interpretations
Psychological Theories
Psychiatric Theories
Behavioral Theories
Cognitive Theories
Sociological Theories
Subculture of Violence Theory
Feminist Theory
Sex Role Socialization Theory
Social Learning Theory
Resource Theory
Social Exchange Theory
Family Systems Theory
Social/Psychological Theories
Four Preconditions Model of Sexual Abuse
Attachment Theory
Theories about the Impact of Abuse
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
Traumagenic Dynamics
Developmental and Transactional Theory
Intergenerational Transmission of Abuse
Summary
Study Questions
Psychological Maltreatment and Its Consequences: Theoretical Interpretations
Defining Psychological Maltreatment: What's the Problem?
Child Psychological Maltreatment Theory
General Theories of Child Psychological Maltreatment
Ecological Theory
Child Needs Theory
Attachment Theory
Adult Psychological Maltreatment Theory
Feminist Theory
Attachment Theory
Social Learning Theory
Relational Theory
Summary
Study Questions
The Status of Theory on Family Abuse and Its Consequences: Problems and Issues
Operational Definition or Definitions?
A General Theory or Particular Theories?
Family Abuse and Deviancy Theory
Study Questions
Violence across the Life Course
Child Victimization and Deviance
Child Perpetration of Abuse
Adolescent Victimization and Deviance
Adolescent Perpetration of Abuse
Adult and Midlife Victimization and Perpetration
Elder Abuse
Summary
Study Questions
Victims and Perpetrators: Family Abuse by Gender, Race, Ethnicity, and Other Correlates
The Victims of Family Abuse by Gender, Race, Ethnicity, and Family Income
Adult Victims by Gender
Child Victims by Gender
Adult Victims by Race, Ethnicity, and Family Income
Child Victims by Race, Ethnicity, and Family Income
Similarities and Differences between Adult and Child Victims of Family Violence
The Perpetrators of Family Abuse by Gender, Race, Ethnicity, and Family Income
Perpetrators of Adult Family Violence by Gender
Perpetrators of Child Maltreatment by Gender
Perpetrators of Adult Family Violence by Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Factors
Perpetrators of Child Family Violence by Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Factors
Similarities and Differences between Adult and Child Perpetrators of Family Violence
Summary
Study Questions
Special Populations and Complicating Factors
Mental Health Problems
Depression
Personality Disorders
Borderline Personality Disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Multiple Personality Disorder/Dissociative Identity Disorder
Eating Disorders
Substance Abuse Problems
Suicide
Prostitution
Sex Offenders
Recidivism of Sex Offenders
Family Implications
Prison Inmates
Summary
Study Questions
Treatment and Prevention of Family Abuse
Treatment of Victims and Survivors of Family Abuse
Recovered Memories of Abuse
Treatment Programs for Victims and Survivors of Family Abuse
Treatment of Abuse Offenders
Biological Treatments
Nonbehavioral Psychology
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Group Treatment
Treatment of Incest Offenders
Prevention of Family Abuse
Family Abuse Prevention Programs
Violence Against Women Act
Treatment, Incapacitation, and Punishment
Summary
Study Questions
What Do We Know? What Is To Be Done?
Family Abuse Research: Facts, Trends, Weaknesses
Facts
Trends
Weaknesses
Victims and Perpetrators: Problems and Issues
Information Issues
Policy Issues
Programmatic and Intervention Strategies
Education
Treatment and Prevention
Future Issues in Child Maltreatment
Poverty and Child Maltreatment
Child Welfare Efforts
Community Efforts
Future Issues in Adult Family Abuse
Federal Coordination
Discrimination and Family Abuse
Summary
Study Questions
Family Abuse, Deviance, and Crime Web Resources
Index