Citation

Coulter S, Mullin A. J. Fam. Issues 2012; 33(1): 99-111.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/0192513X11421116

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article focuses on the experience of one particular family living amid the sociopolitical violence in Northern Ireland to illustrate the impact of a particular traumatic event--a paramilitary assault due to mistaken identity. These attacks are often colloquially referred to as "punishment shootings"or "beatings." The systemic effect on family relationships and the unfolding therapeutic process are emphasized. A number of emerging themes and issues that have wider applicability are discussed.

Language: en