Counseling For Family Violence and Abuse

Counseling for Family Violence and Abuse

Editor's Preface 9
Introduction 12
Part I . Spousal Abuse 17
1 . The Frequency and History of Spousal Abuse 19
2 . The Nature of Spousal Abuse 28
3 . Crisis Counseling in Spousal Abuse 47
4 . Treatment of Battered Women 72
5 . Treatment of Men Who Batter 97

Part II . Child Abuse 123
6 . Understanding Physical and Emotional
Child Abuse 125
7 . Sexual Abuse of Children 146
8 . Evaluation and Treatment of Sexually
Abuse Children 172
9 . Treatment of Sexual Offender 211

Part III . Elder Abuse 239
10 . Abuse of the Elderly 241

Appendix Recommended Resource 256
Notes 265
Index 276