Domestic Violence: A Handbook for Health Care Professionals

This Handbook provides a clear introduction to the theoretical debates surrounding the topic of domestic violence, and also offers practical advice on possible interventions. Focusing on improving the care of clients it covers:

• the causes and consequences of domestic violence
• personal and professional issues for the practitioner
• domestic violence and the law
• the process of effective intervention
• interventions in specific health care settings
• interventions where children are involved
• m...