"Provides basic consumer health information about domestic violence, signs of abuse, risk factors including abuse in specific populations, and strategies to prevent and intervene in domestic violence. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and a list of resources for additional help"-- Provided by publisher.

Previous edition; 2019.

PART 1. Facts about domestic violence - Ch. 1. What is domestic violence? ; Ch. 2. Understanding the pattern of violence ; Ch. 3. Signs of domestic violence or abuse ; Ch. 4. Risk factors for domestic violence ;; Ch. 5. Types of intimate partner abuse ; Ch. 6. Date rape drugs ; Ch. 7. Impact of COVID-19 on domestic violence -- PART 2. Abuse in specific populations - Ch. 8. Abuse of women ; Ch. 9. Abuse of men ; Ch. 10. Child abuse ; Ch. 11. Elder abuse ; Ch. 12. Abuse in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender community ; Ch. 13. Abuse and violence against people with disabilities ; Ch. 14. Teen dating violence ; Ch. 15. Marital rape -- PART 3. Effects of domestic violence - Ch. 16. Physical effects of domestic violence ; Ch. 17. Emotional and socioeconomic effects of domestic violence ; Ch. 18. When abuse turns deadly ; Ch. 19. Children and exposure to domestic violence -- PART 4. Preventing and intervening in domestic violence - Ch. 20. Healthy relationships are key to preventing domestic violence ; Ch. 21. Men's role in domestic violence prevention ; Ch. 22. Ending violence against women ; Ch. 23. Preventing and intervening in child abuse ; Ch. 24. Mandated reporters of elder abuse and neglect ; Ch. 25. How schools and parents can support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender youth ; Ch. 26. How you can help someone who is in an abusive situation ; Ch. 27. Batterer intervention ; Ch. 28. Intervention by healthcare providers. PART 5. Emergency management, moving out, and moving on - Ch. 29. Staying safe with an abuser ; Ch. 30. Getting help for domestic violence ; Ch. 31. Leaving an abusive relationship ; Ch. 32. Planning for safety: personal safety and safety of children and pets ; Ch. 33. Internet safety for victims of domestic violence ; Ch. 34. Navigating the legal system ; Ch. 35. Programs to support the victims of domestic violence -- Ch. 36. Identity protection for abuse victims ; Ch. 37. Life after abuse: looking after yourself and moving on -- PART 6. Additional help and information - Ch. 38. Glossary of terms related to domestic abuse ; Ch. 39. Directory of state-wide contacts for reporting child abuse and neglect ; Ch. 40. Directory of state and territory domestic and sexual violence coalitions ; Ch. 41. Directory of advocacy and support organizations for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and questioning communities ; Ch. 42. Directory of domestic violence resources -- Index.