NCJ Number
139911
Date Published
1992
Length
64 pages
Annotation
Using examples of a question-and-answer format, this book discusses the different types of family violence, discussing how to recognize abusive behavior, how to get help, and how to build self- esteem when living in a violent family environment.
Abstract
Family violence, the mistreatment of one family member by another, can take on many forms: physical abuse, verbal abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and domestic violence. Other topics covered here include sibling abuse, incest, and elder abuse. Each chapter begins with a scenario, expressed in terms that can be understood by a child, followed by a series of questions and answers relating to the incident described, the factors that may lead to that type of abuse, and ways in which children can seek help. Signs of each type of abuse are listed at the end of the chapter. The final chapter recommends ways to improve self-esteem: acceptance, praise, time, encouragement, realistic goal-setting, respect, trust, and love of self.