Violence in Our Lives: Impact on Workplace, Home, and Community [Paperback]

Elizabeth K. Carll (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1999

Unlike any other book on the market today, this book encompasses the latest research and provides on-target insight into violence and terrorism in the workplace, domestic and family violence pertaining to both sexes, stalking, and even the effects of violence portrayed in the media on the public audience. It also provides a comprehensive analysis of the stress jurors experience serving on trials. This book presents many real-life incidents involving violence and it offers a number of possible strategies and interventions aimed at alleviating the effects of trauma when they do occur. Chapters include: Workplace and Community Violence; Domestic and Intimate Relationship Violence; Family Violence; Custody, and Visitation; Stalking in the Community and Workplace; Crisis and Hostage Negotiations; Psychopharmacologic Management of Stress and Aggression; Media Depiction and Coverage of Violence; and Juror Stress.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The book is a comprehensive yet readable work. There is a helpful index and an exhaustive, fifteen-page list of references for anyone who wishes to engage in further research ... In meeting its objective, the book is clear, readable, and extremely informative. The reader is enlightened about the dynamics and impacts of violence in our lives. Solutions, unfortunately, require many resources and a commitment not yet sufficiently made by our society in general. The goal, however, is best summed up by Dr. Carll's own words: "personal safety is not a benign gift of the state but an inherent right that all citizens, including children, should enjoy. It is the very hallmark of the civilized society and its lack must not be tolerated." -Reviewed by Hon. Hertha C. Trotto, Suffolk County District Court Judge Dr. Carll provides a highly readable and yet scientifically accurate strategy for systematically addressing the major public health hazard facing our nation today - violence. An internationally renowned expert, she possesses considerable "hands on" experience in effectively assisting victims of violence, in its many forms. Her highly practical reflections should be of considerable interest to concerned professionals and our citizenry alike. Her underlying message: As a nation, we need no longer be passive victims of acts of violence, interpersonal or environmental. We really do know how to make a difference. -Reviewed by Pat DeLeon, President, American Psychological Association

From the Publisher

No other book on the market includes cutting-edge information on the variety of interrelated topics on violence! Unlike any other book on the market today, this book encompasses the latest research and provides on-target insight into violence and terrorism in the workplace, domestic and family violence pertaining to both sexes, stalking, and even the effects of violence portrayed in the media on the public audience. It also provides a comprehensive analysis of the stress jurors experience serving on trials. This book presents many real-life incidents involving violence, warning signs, recommendations for preventing violence, and it offers a number of possible strategies and interventions aimed at alleviating the effects of trauma when they do occur.

Chapters include: Workplace and Community Violence; Domestic and Intimate relationship Violence; Family Violence; Custody, and Visitation; Stalking in the Community and Workplace; Crisis and Hostage Negotiations; Psychopharmacologic Management of Stress and Aggression; Media Depiction and Coverage of Violence. Essential reading for practitioners in the fields of Mental Health, Criminal Justice, Human Resources, Law and others who work with trauma patients.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon; 1 edition (January 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0205170854
• ISBN-13: 978-0205170852
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,743,745 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Violence is the major public health hazard facing our nation, May 24, 1999

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This review is from: Violence in Our Lives: Impact on Workplace, Home, and Community (Paperback)

Dr. Carll provides a highly readable, and yet scientifically accurate strategy for systematically addressing the major public health hazard facing our nation today--violence. An internationally renowned expert, she possesses considerable "hands on" experience in effectively assisting victims of violence, in its many forms. Her highly practical reflections should be of considerable interest to concerned professionals and our citizenry alike. Her underlying message: As a nation, we need no longer be passive victims of acts of violence, interpersonal or environmental. We really do know how to make a difference.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The information is comprehensive and thought-provoking., February 14, 1999

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This review is from: Violence in Our Lives: Impact on Workplace, Home, and Community (Paperback)

The invaluable and most comprehensive information in this book strongly impels anyone who reads it to become proactive toward attempting to curtail, if not eliminate, the violence that exists in society today. The author discusses the various forms of violence we are presently facing, including workplace and community violence, domestic and intimate relationship violence, media depiction and coverage violence, including the impact on the family and community, and the secondary effects of crime and violence in the course of civic duty, targeting juror stress. What I find to be most unique in this book is the author's recommendations and practical solutions. They are not "pie in the sky," rather, realistic, sensible and attainable. Each one of us must contribute by first reading this book and passing it on to another, then making a visible, concrete effort to help alleviate the violence that does 'not' have to exist in our society today.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book fosters HOPE in our efforts to overcome violence!!, January 24, 1999

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This review is from: Violence in Our Lives: Impact on Workplace, Home, and Community (Paperback)

Unlike most other material written about violence, Elizabeth Carll gives a vivid description of the diverse forms of violence that exist in our society today, including family violence, violence in the workplace, random acts of violence in communities, and also media violence, and, in addition, offers practical recommendations aimed at eradicating existing violence and preventing reoccurrence. The techniques offered for professionals in mental health, the law and business are invaluable in that they are explicit as to means of prevention and, if needed, interventions that can be utilized including using more thorough pre-screening of employees, and conducting training seminars on recognizing and dealing with workplace violence. If crisis does occur, critical incident stress intervention (CISI), which encompasses immediate services as well as short and longer-term follow up as needed, is suggested. CISI is also expecially useful in the prevention of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (symptons such as re-experiencing a traumatic event through recurrent and intrusive memories/dreams, increased arousal manifested by sleep disturbances, temper outbursts, concentration difficulties, and exagggerated startle responses). In this book, the author creates an awareness of the extreme prevalence of family violence, especially violence against women, and the deleterious effects it has on children, including acceptance of violence as a normal response to frustrating situations, which may leave them at a high risk for eventually committing violent acts, themselves. Carll also devotes a chapter to covering media violence, including the media minimizing violence against women, displaying explicit sexual violence, and using violence as a form of entertainment. The long-term effects include desensitization to violence and suffering, learning aggressive behavior and becoming fearful of being victimized, many times resulting in increased distrust of others. The profile presented for identifying the potentially violent personality, highlighting characteristics such as having a history of aggressive behavior/continually blaming others for problems, an unwillingness to take responsibility for one's own actions, and social isolation leave all individuals without excuse for becoming more vigilant in our everyday lives in recognizing the warning signs and possibly warding off danger. Elizabeth Carll gives a comprehensive account of the various forms of violence that exist in our society today, and also strategic methods to identify, minimize, and eventually eliminate them, therefore, fostering renewed hope in an otherwise hopeless society.