Violence Against Women
Violence Against Women

Author: American College of Physicians

Publisher: ACP Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 364

ISBN-13: 1930513119

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Patients and the public expect physicians to recognize and treat victims of interpersonal trauma. Few clinicians, however, are familiar with how to approach patients about past or current intimate partner violence and sexual abuse, and even fewer are aware of effective interventions. Violence Against Women makes available to health care providers essential information on this sensitive subject. Topics include the causes of violence, screening procedures, making referrals, legal issues, and the effects that treating survivors of violence can have on clinicians themselves. Groups with increased vulnerability or decreased ability to seek help, such as pregnant or elderly women, are given special consideration.

The Physician's Guide to Domestic Violence
The Physician's Guide to Domestic Violence

Author: Patricia R. Salber

Publisher: Volcano Press

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9781884244049

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Despite the prevalence of battered women in the medical setting, many physicians fail to correctly identify and refer abused patients. The introductory chapter of this book discusses definitions of domestic violence, issues of power and control, the prevalence of the problem, the effect of domestic violence on the medical system, and reasons why physicians fail to identify abuse. The profile of domestic violence victims is discussed in terms of gender, ethnic and socioeconomic status, age, marital status, personality traits, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disabilities, immigration status, use of alcohol and drugs, family history, relationship variables, and abuse of children. Issues pertaining to abusers discussed here include substance abuse, critical risk factors, dominance of men over women, and secrecy and denial. Recognition of domestic violence can be improved through patient history and demeanor, companion's behavior, direct questioning, routine screening, and physical examination. When abuse is detected, the physician has many avenues for action: referrals to services and shelters, documentation, treatment, counseling, legal services, and follow-up care. Specific legal issues may include mandatory reporting, duty to warn, liability for reporting, and legal options for the patient. The book discusses how the medical community can prepare itself for an optimal response to domestic violence.

Domestic Violence in Health Contexts: A Guide for Healthcare Professions
Domestic Violence in Health Contexts: A Guide for Healthcare Professions

Author: Parveen Ali

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2019-11-16

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 3030293610

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This book is taking a broad health focused approach towards Domestic Violence and Abuse (DVA). It is now well established that DVA exerts a significant and detrimental impact on the health and wellbeing of those who experience abuse. Universally healthcare professionals encounter individuals and families where DVA is or has taken place. This book is beneficial to a range of health care professionals through an exploration of theories and classifications of DVA, consideration of DVA in different contexts and consideration of the core issues surrounding working with individuals and families where DVAhas been identified. It provides a much needed evidence based addition to the existing texts in this field in terms of the inclusion of real life scenarios, reflective exercises and pointers for further practice development. This book is a key point of reference for professionals working within a broad range of health care environments.

Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate Partner Violence

Author: Carol E. Jordan, MS

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

Published: 2004-07-23

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 082612464X

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This training manual synthesizes the clinical and research literature on victims, offenders, and child witnesses, and uses the empirical evidence to provide generalist clinicians with manageable, concrete guidance for providing care in these cases. Each chapter begins with a summary of the issues to be covered and an outline of the specific topics to be discussed, and ends with a recap and list of questions for practitioners in training. The authors offer expertise in forensic psychology, victimization, and substance abuse; they discuss the clinical, legal, and ethical complexities that violence against women brings to the mental health practice environment.

Family & Friends' Guide to Domestic Violence
Family & Friends' Guide to Domestic Violence

Author: Elaine Weiss

Publisher: Volcano Press

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781884244223

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Offers practical answers to extraordinarily complex questions raised by abuse. Provides a checklist of warning signs of domestic abuse.

Ending Domestic Violence Captivity
Ending Domestic Violence Captivity

Author: Ludy Green

Publisher:

Published: 2017-04-01

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 9780998599212

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Dr. Ludy Green's introduction to the battered women's movement took place when she volunteered in a shelter in Washington, D.C. many years ago. She immediately saw the need to assist victims of abuse and trafficking by placing them in the workforce'her theory being that financial independence would fulcrum these women away from their abusers, by providing them with the necessary skills to earn a living. Through employment a woman can gain her independence, her well-being and her dignity to ultimately distance herself from her abuser. Dr. Green's book is a road map for this journey.