The authoritative introduction to family violence issues. Heavy Hands, Fifth Edition, provides an authentic introduction to the crimes of family violence, covering offenders and offenses, impact on victims, and responses of the criminal justice system. This established text is essential reading for those considering careers in criminal justice, victim advocacy, social work, and counseling. Gosselin draws on extensive field experience and uses real-life examples to provide sharp insight into how and why abuse occurs and its effects on abuse survivors. The text’s accessible language and effective learning tools keep students engaged and motivated, while its practical, real-world focus helps students connect text material to the world around them.

Heavy Hands: An Introduction to the Crimes of Intimate and Family Violence (5th Edition)
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Author: Gosselin, Denise Kindschi
Binding: Paperback
ISBN: 9780133008609
Details:
Author: Gosselin, Denise Kindschi
Brand: Pearson
Edition: 5
Binding: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 364
Release Date: 03-08-2013
Part Number: illustrations
Package Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.7 inches Languages: English