family violence

Ten-year-old Carmen asks for God's help in meeting the challenges of her bossy nature and in facing serious issues such as domestic violence.

Presents a comprehensive study on the effects of family violence on the emotional stability of children, and offers suggestions as to how to help them recover and go on to live normal, healthy lives.

In 1945, Gordy's grandmother takes him and his family into her North Carolina home after his abusive father is arrested, and he just begins to respond to his grandmother's loving discipline when his father returns.

Discusses facts about woman and child abuse and describes what victims of abuse are doing to stop it.

This title explores issues related to family violence, including what contributes to family violence, is family violence a gender issue, are efforts to reduce family violence effective, and what are the consequences of family violence.

Provides a step-by-step plan of action for abused women who need to protect themselves from domestic violence and stalking, discussing how to deal with the police, how to make the decision to leave, how to navigate the legal system, and how to ensure the safety of family members.

On cover: The causes and consequences of abuse in the American family.

The Squabbles, a raccoon family newly arrived in the Forest of Glade, shock the community when it is discovered that the father is beating his wife and son.