Children of Battered Women (Developmental Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry, Vol. 21) [Paperback]

Peter G. Jaffe (Author), David A. Wolfe (Author), Susan Kaye Wilson (Author)

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Publication Date: March 1, 1990 | ISBN-10: 0803933843 | ISBN-13: 978-0803933842

The devastating impact of family violence on children, the links between violence and spouse abuse on child development and clinical dysfunction, children's views of violence, and strategies for intervention and prevention are considered in this volume. The authors discuss cases, conceptual models of abuse and dysfunction, and empirical research to portray the scope of the problem and explore promising avenues of resolution.

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About the Author

Peter Jaffe is the Founding Director (1975-2001) and Special Advisor on Violence Prevention of the Centre for Children and Families in the Justice System of the London Family Court Clinic; member of the Clinical Adjunct Faculty for the Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Western Ontario; former chair of the Board of Directors of the Battered Women's Advocacy Centre; and past Chairperson and a founding board member of the Board of Directors for the Centre for Research on Violence Against Women and Children. He gives presentations on violence and facilitates over 50 workshops a year for teachers, students, lawyers, judges, police, doctors, clergy and various community groups. Dr. Jaffe is the recipient of many awards and grants, author of numerous research articles, and co-author of four books dealing with children exposed to domestic violence.

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc (March 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0803933843
• ISBN-13: 978-0803933842
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,355,431 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A well-researched, thorough discussion of a complex issue, January 18, 1998

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This review is from: Children of Battered Women (Developmental Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry, Vol. 21) (Paperback)

Jaffe, Wolfe & Wilson provide readers with the necessary information to understand the dynamics of domestic violence & its impact on child witnesses. They provide multi-level assessment and intervention strategies for professionals to address this complex issue & give hope that we can help to end the intergenerational cycle of violence. All of their work is well-researched and clearly written. An excellent, ground-breaking work.