Summary
Abuse is a pattern of physical, emotional, verbal, social, or sexual behavior used to control another person. Every year, millions of people suffer from some form of abuse at the hands of friends, relatives, or other loved ones.
The Truth About Abuse, Second Edition features 30 A-to-Z entries that completely cover the issues related to the many different types of abuse, with updated statistics reflecting the most recent information available. Using straightforward prose, this valuable resource guides readers toward a greater understanding of this sensitive topic, providing effective coping strategies for anyone suffering from or close to someone suffering from abuse.
New and revised entries include:
- Abuse in society
- Abuse of runaways and homeless teens
- Bullying
- Child sexual abuse
- Common traits of abusers
- Date rape drugs
- Domestic partner abuse
- Hate crimes
- Hazing
- Legal intervention
- Morbidity, mortality, and abuse
- Prejudice and abuse
- Rehabilitation and treatment
- Women and abuse.
Specifications
Charts and graphs. Index. Glossary. Further reading. Web sites. Hotlines.
About the Author(s)
John Haley, a nonfiction author and experienced editor, has contributed to more than 100 textbooks, reference works, and scholarly publications.
Wendy Stein is a nonfiction writer and editor.
Heath Dingwell, Ph.D., is an adjunct professor at several universities and also a writer of nonfiction, specializing in health and wellness topics.