Family Interventions in Domestic Violence: A Handbook of Gender-Inclusive Theory and Treatment - Hardcover

 
9780826102454: Family Interventions in Domestic Violence: A Handbook of Gender-Inclusive Theory and Treatment
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 082610245X ISBN 13: 9780826102454
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company, 2006

Synopsis

In this exciting new book John Hamel, author of the ground-breaking Gender-Inclusive Treatment of Intimate Partner Abuse, and Tonia Nicholls go beyond the traditional intervention theories of domestic violence practiced today.

Offering alternative, unbiased and sometimes controversial views, theories, and current research, they, along with renowned contributors in the field, provide new treatment options that encompass a wide range of gender dynamics. Here are just some of the key principles covered:

  • Interventions Should Be Based on a Thorough Unbiased Assessment
  • Victim/Perpetrator Distinctions are Overstated, and Much Partner Abuse is Mutual
  • Regardless of Perpetrator Gender, Child Witnesses to Partner Abuse are Adversely Affected, and are at Risk for Perpetrating Partner Abuse as Adults

This new gender-inclusive approach to assessment and intervention provides a significant departure from traditional paradigms of domestic violence, and offers a much-needed awareness to effectively prevent violence in our communities today and for future generations.

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About the Authors

John Hamel, LCSW, has been a court-certified Batterer Intervention Provider since 1992. His clinical services include family violence assessments and treatment programsfor abusive men, women, and families. Mr. Hamel has provided consultation and training to mental health professionals, batterer intervention providers, victim advocates, attorneys and law enforcement, and has served as an expert court witness in criminal and family law courts.



Tonia L. Nicholls, PhD, is currently Senior Research Fellow, Forensic Psychiatric Services Commission, BC Mental Health and Addictions Services and Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Simon Fraser University. Her scholarly work has earned her "Brain Star" awards from the Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health, and Addictions, Canadian Institutes of Health Research; the Canadian Psychological Association President's New Researcher Award; and the American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Professional Contribution by a Graduate Student."

From the Back Cover

Moving beyond current intervention theories and practices, this new innovative reference offers practitioners and scholars alternative views in responding to the ever growing problem of domestic violence in our communities. Through new research and data, the editors and authors of this critical handbook, present and support treatment options that encompass a wide range of gender dynamics, including violence perpetrated by heterosexual females or between same sex partners. Though controversial in scope, the gender-inclusive approach to assessment and intervention provides a significant departure from traditional paradigms of domestic violence, but a much needed awareness to help effectively prevent violence in our communities today and for future generations to come.

From the Inside Flap

Moving beyond current intervention theories and practices, this new innovative reference offers practitioners and scholars alternative views in responding to the ever growing problem of domestic violence in our communities. Through new research and data, the editors and authors of this critical handbook, present and support treatment options that encompass a wide range of gender dynamics, including violence perpetrated by heterosexual females or between same sex partners. Though controversial in scope, the gender-inclusive approach to assessment and intervention provides a significant departure from traditional paradigms of domestic violence, but a much needed awareness to help effectively prevent violence in our communities today and for future generations to come.

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Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Publication date
2006
Language
English
ISBN 10 
082610245X
ISBN 13 
9780826102454
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
664
Editor
Hamel LCSW John, Nicholls PhD Tonia