Child abuse in the context of domestic violence: prevalence, explanations, and practice implications.

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MOCA Reference, APE

Publication Type: Journal Article

Authors: Jouriles, E. N.; McDonald, R.; Slep, A. M. S.; Heyman, R. E.; Garrido, E.

Year of Publication: 2008

Journal: Violence Vict

Volume: 23

Issue: 2

Pagination: 221-35

Publication Language: eng

ISSN: 0886-6708

Keywords: Child, Child abuse, Child Behavior, Child Behavior Disorders, Child Development, Child Health Services, Child welfare, Domestic Violence, Family Therapy, Humans, Parent-Child Relations, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Social Environment, United States

Abstract:

This article addresses the following questions: (a) How common is child abuse among domestically violent families? (b) Are there specific patterns of child abuse among domestically violent families? (c) What may explain occurrences of child abuse in domestically violent families? (d) How might domestic violence affect treatment for child abuse? We review research on child abuse in the context of domestic violence. We discuss implications of this research for service-delivery programs for domestically violent families.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18624091?dopt=Abstract

Alternate Journal: Violence Vict

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