Violence: Understanding, Intervention and Prevention

This workbook provides highly practical advice and guidance to any reader who may face or who has already experienced violence. In a stimulating format exercises are specifically designed to anticipate and avoid violence and to improve handling skills. The book is designed also to help the reader to understand and overcome the disabling effects of violence and may be used individually or by groups. Professionals in the health and social services will find this book particularly useful in coping with difficult and potentially dangerous situations.