This is the first academic book to focus on adolescent-to-parent abuse. It discusses what we know about parents experiences of this type of abuse and critically examines how it has been explained from psychological, sociological, and sociocultural perspectives. It also outlines how policy makers and practitioners can usefully respond to the problem. Written in an accessible style, "Adolescent-to-Parent Abuse" is an essential tool for academics, policy makers, and professionals with an interest in domestic violence and child protection."
This is the first academic book to focus on adolescent-to-parent abuse. It discusses what we know about parents experiences of this type of abuse and ...
Adolescent violence and abuse towards parents is increasingly recognised as a global problem. Inverting how we normally understand power to operate in abusive relationships, it involves actors who cannot easily be categorised as victims or perpetrators, and often impacts families who are experiencing multiple stressors and hardships and may be experiencing other forms of family abuse. This unique book draws on an international selection of contributors to identify, present and explore what we know about what works when supporting these families.
Exploring conceptual and theoretical...
Adolescent violence and abuse towards parents is increasingly recognised as a global problem. Inverting how we normally understand power to operate...
