Domestic Violence : A Handbook for Health Care Professionals - Lyn Shipway

Domestic Violence

A Handbook for Health Care Professionals

By: Lyn Shipway

Paperback | 26 February 2004 | Edition Number 1

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This Handbook provides a clear introduction to the theoretical debates surrounding the topic of domestic violence, and also offers practical advice on possible interventions. Focusing on improving the care of clients it covers:


  • the causes and consequences of domestic violence

  • personal and professional issues for the practitioner

  • domestic violence and the law

  • the process of effective intervention

  • interventions in specific health care settings

  • interventions where children are involved

  • multi-agency approaches

  • education and training.

Taking an evidence-based approach to practical problems, Domestic Violence is an invaluable resource for nurses, doctors and other health practitioners who deal with the consequences of domestic violence in their daily work.

Industry Reviews

'Domestic Violence: A handbook for health professionals is both informative and educational addressing such issues as child protection, mental health and sexual health. It provides a functional resource ensuring that the theoretical background is provided along with practical solutions to a difficult subject.' - Accident and Emergency Nursing Journal

'A comprehensive overview of the prevalence, theory, and health consequences of domestic violence...This book makes a valuable contribution in pulling together a practical handbook for addressing domestic violence.' - British Medical Journal


'This book makes a valuable contribution in pulling together a practical handbook for addressing domestic violence.' - BMJ.com

'Domestic Violence: A Handbook for Health Professionals is both informative and educational addressing such issues as child protection, mental health and sexual health. It provides a functional resource ensuring that the theoretical background is provided along with practical solutions to a difficult subject.' - Accident and Emergency Nursing Journal

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