Domestic Violence

The Government has recently identified domestic violence as a key area of responsibility for all health professionals.There is very little published material that makes the topic relevant to nurses or that provides an appropriate mix of theory and practical advice.This evidence-based handbook provides a clear introduction to the theoretical debates surrounding domestic violence and offers practical advice on possible interventions, focusing on improving care of its clientsThe book considers the complex nature of domestic violence and contains a wealth of information related to both practice and theory it provides an in-depth resource for a wide range of lecturers, students, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals voluntary organizations and members of the general publicLyn Shipway is a principle lecturer in the School of Health Care Practice and has 18 years experience teaching healthcare students