Working with Domestic Violence and Abuse Across the Lifecourse: Understanding Good Practice

This book explores the nature and impact of domestic violence and abuse (DVA) throughout the ilfecourse. Structured around three core themes of coercive control, developmental experiences of violence and the importance of an intersectional understanding of DVA, this book highlights the need for a coordinated 'whole family' approach in safeguarding work in this area. Chapters move through different stages of life, addressing topics such as children living with domestic violence, abuse in you...