Previously published under the author, Marianne Hester.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Domestic violence : what is it? -- Domestic violence and the abuse of children -- The impact of domestic violence on children -- Making safe arrangements for children affected by domestic violence : public and private law -- Protection under criminal law -- Protection from violence under civil law -- Protection against domestic violence under housing law -- Social care responses to domestic violence and abuse of children -- Practice and intervention with children in circumstances of domestic violence -- Intervention with male perpetrators of domestic violence -- Multi-agency involvement and cooperation in relation to domestic violence -- Working with and supporting women experiencing domestic violence.

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