Living in a Violent Household
[Place of publication not identified] : Rosen Pub Group, 2015.
Format: Book
Edition: First edition.
Description: 64 pages ;.
Unfortunately, news headlines frequently present frightening accounts of women and girls who suffer at the hands of those who live right in their homes. Readers can expect a thoughtful overview of the different kinds of household abuse, whether it's at the hands of partners, parents, or siblings. This approachable volume will help those who are suffering and looking for help as well as those who know someone living in an abusive home. Readers can find tips for safely dealing with these sensitive situations as well as important organizations that offer assistance and safety.
Series: Confronting violence against women.
Contents:
What is a violent household? -- What creates a violent household? -- The effects of living with household violence -- Legal protections and rights -- Getting help.
Subjects:
Family violence -- Juvenile literature.
Intimate partner violence -- Juvenile literature.
Spousal abuse -- Juvenile literature.
Women -- Violence against -- Juvenile literature.
Family violence -- Juvenile literature.
Intimate partner violence -- Juvenile literature.
Spousal abuse -- Juvenile literature.
Women -- Violence against -- Juvenile literature.
ISBN:
1499460341
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
T HEALTH La B | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Teen Nonfiction | In |
Includes bibliographical references and index.