Heavy Hands : An Introduction to the Crimes of Intimate and Family Violence by Denise Kindschi Gosselin (2013, Trade Paperback)

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The authoritative introduction to family violence issues. Heavy Hands, Fifth Edition, provides an authentic introduction to the crimes of family violence, covering offenders and offenses, impact on victims, and responses of the criminal justice system. This established text is essential reading for those considering careers in criminal justice, victim advocacy, social work, and counseling. Gosselin draws on extensive field experience and uses real-life examples to provide sharp insight into how and why abuse occurs and its effects on abuse survivors. The text’s accessible language and effective learning tools keep students engaged and motivated, while its practical, real-world focus helps students connect text material to the world around them.

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPearson Education
ISBN-100133008606
ISBN-139780133008609
eBay Product ID (ePID)167852731

Product Key Features

Number of Pages384 Pages
Publication NameHeavy Hands : an Introduction to the Crimes of Intimate and Family Violence
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
SubjectAbuse / General, Sociology / General, Jurisprudence
TypeTextbook
AuthorDenise Kindschi Gosselin
Subject AreaFamily & Relationships, Law, Social Science
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1 in
Item Weight27.1 Oz
Item Length9.9 in
Item Width8 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number5
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2013-012092
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal362.82/92
Table Of ContentChapter 1¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Global Violence against Women Chapter 2¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ History of Violence in the Family¿¿ Chapter 3¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Focus on Research and Theory Chapter 4¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Child Abuse Chapter 5¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Investigating Child Abuse Chapter 6¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Adolescent Perpetrators Chapter 7 ¿¿¿¿¿¿ Intimate Partner Violence¿ Chapter 8¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Gay and Lesbian Partner Abuse¿ Chapter 9 ¿¿¿¿¿¿ Abuse in Later Life Chapter 10 ¿¿¿¿ Adult Perpetrators Chapter 11¿¿¿¿¿ The Police Response to Intimate Partner Violence Chapter 12 ¿¿¿¿ Stalking and Homicide Chapter 13¿¿¿¿¿ The Court Response to Intimate Partner Violence
SynopsisThe authoritative introduction to family violence issues. Heavy Hands , Fifth Edition, provides an authentic introduction to the crimes of family violence, covering offenders and offenses, impact on victims, and responses of the criminal justice system. This established text is essential reading for those considering careers in criminal justice, victim advocacy, social work, and counseling. Gosselin draws on extensive field experience and uses real-life examples to provide sharp insight into how and why abuse occurs and its effects on abuse survivors. The text's accessible language and effective learning tools keep students engaged and motivated, while its practical, real-world focus helps students connect text material to the world around them.
LC Classification NumberHV6626.G67 2013

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