Understanding and Treating Survivors of Family Violence: Health Components of the Texas A & M University System
Author: Van Hightower, Mikki R., Ph.D.
Date Published: 199?
This resource manual was prepared to assist in the training of health care professionals by providing basic knowledge about family violence, resources for additional study and research, and acquaintance with family violence service providers. Dealing with family violence requires a collaborative effort on the part of the health care community, social services and law enforcement. Health care professionals are crucial participants in breaking the cycle of violence because they often are the first and sometimes only professionals encountered by victims of violence.
Date Published: 199?
This resource manual was prepared to assist in the training of health care professionals by providing basic knowledge about family violence, resources for additional study and research, and acquaintance with family violence service providers. Dealing with family violence requires a collaborative effort on the part of the health care community, social services and law enforcement. Health care professionals are crucial participants in breaking the cycle of violence because they often are the first and sometimes only professionals encountered by victims of violence.
