Can we prevent the hitting? Recommendations for preventing intimate partner violence between young adults

Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment and Trauma

Volumn 13, Issue 3-4, 2006, Pages 121-178

  O'Leary, K Daniel ^a   Woodin, Erica M ^a   Timmons Fritz, Patti A ^a  

^a STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Aggression; Intervention; Partner; Prevention; Treatment; Violence

Indexed keywords

AGGRESSION; ANGER; BEHAVIOR CONTROL; CANADA; CHILD PARENT RELATION; CONFERENCE PAPER; COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS; HEALTH CARE SYSTEM; HEALTH PROGRAM; HUMAN; HUMAN RELATION; LEGAL ASPECT; MARITAL THERAPY; MARRIAGE; MOTIVATION; PARTNER VIOLENCE; RISK FACTOR; SEXUAL ABUSE; SEXUAL CRIME; SMOKING CESSATION; SOCIAL ADAPTATION; SOCIAL CHANGE; SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY; STRESS MANAGEMENT; SUBSTANCE ABUSE; UNITED STATES; VICTIM;

EID: 33845765191     PISSN: 10926771     EISSN: 1545083X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J146v13n03_06     Document Type: Conference Paper

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