Health and social service providers are in pivotal positions to provide preventive and restorative services to those affected by violent and abusive behaviour. This comprehensive textbook presents theoretical background and practical strategies for doing so, providing a solid knowledge base for good practice in this area.

Part 1: Theoretical Perspective and Essential Content 1. Violence Prevention and Victim/Survivor Care: An International Public Health Issue 2. Theoretical Framework and Assumptions 3. CORE Content: Essential Knowledge, Attitudes, Skills Part 2: Illustrations of Violence Issues Across Disciplines and Cultures: Life Stories and Applications to Clinical Practice 4. Woman Abuse/Battering and Implications for Children 5. Sexual Assault and Physical Abuse during Childhood and Adolescence 6. Sexual Assault of Adults: Intimate Partner and War Victims 7. Abuse and Neglect of Older Adults 8. Abuse, Oppression and Enslavement of Indigenous People across Continents 9. Torture and Trafficking Survivors, and Abuse of Immigrants 10. Perpetrators of Abuse and Violence Part 3: Professional and Continuing Education Applications 11. Violence, Bullying and Abuse in Schools and the Workplace 12. Implementation Issues: Personal/Professional Victimization 13. Comprehensive Service Issues: Health and Criminal Justice Interface