Citation

Kaplan SJ. New Dir. Ment. Health Serv. 2000; 2000(86): 49-62.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Jossey-Bass)

DOI

10.1002/yd.23320008607

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Domestic and intimate partner abuse, child and adolescent physical and sexual abuse, and elder abuse constitute family violence. Such violence is responsible for a significant proportion of intentional injury and, accordingly, is a major public health problem. This chapter provides information on aspects of each type offamily violence.