Confronting violence : answers to questions about the epidemic destroying America's homes and communities

Confronting violence : answers to questions about the epidemic destroying America's homes and communities / George A. Gellert ; foreword by Frank Keating.

Author/creator	Gellert, George A., 1958-
Other author/creator	American Public Health Association.
Format	Book and Print
Edition	2nd ed.
Publication Info	Washington, DC : American Public Health Association, ©2002.
Description	xxiv, 359 pages ; 23 cm
Subject(s)	Social Problems--prevention & control. Violence.

Contents	Introduction : how should this book be used? -- Is America more violent than other societies? -- Physical and emotional abuse of children -- Sexual abuse of children -- School and youth violence -- Bullying : not just kids' stuff -- Spouse abuse and domestic and intimate violence against women -- Rape and sexual assault of adults -- Elder abuse and violence against the elderly -- Murder and homicide : ever more random -- Violence and strangers -- Guns : do they increase or defend against violence? -- Violence to oneself : suicide -- Epilogue : the future of violence prevention.
General note	Includes directories of resources, agencies, organizations, and web sites.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references (p. [309]-350) and index.
ISBN	087553001X :

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Laupus	Books - Stacks	HN 90 V5 G318C 2002	✔ Available	Place Hold