NCJ Number
156458
Date Published
1994
Length
262 pages
Annotation
Directed to paid and volunteer workers at domestic assault programs in Washington, this manual presents basic information about domestic assault, together with practical guidelines regarding counseling skills, advocacy, handling legal issues, and avoiding burnout.
Abstract
Individual sections explain the nature and extent of domestic assault, including spouse abuse, child abuse, and child sexual abuse; the psychological impacts on the victims; and the role of counselors and advocates. They also explain effective techniques for working with adults and children, counseling challenges such as suicide and drug abuse; confidentiality issues; and the elements of effective advocacy; as well as basic legal issues, the components of legal advocacy, and positive actions persons can take to avoid burnout. Case examples, self-help exercises, figures, illustrations, footnotes, glossary, and reference lists