This book takes a multi-disciplinary perspective towards understanding and developing effective responses to violence, its prevention and management. It encompasses a variety of fields of practice and offers sound analysis of theories that underpin these fields along with their practice implications.
Understanding Violence: Context and Practice in the Human Services is a reference for professionals, an essential resource for students and will be of interest to the wider community in explaining community responses to violence. The editors have recruited a wide range of experts who collectively offer valuable insights into different aspects of violence. There is something in the book for researchers, practitioners and policy analysts and it should provide readers with a comprehensive overview of both New Zealand and international cutting-edge strategies for dealing with violence in its various forms.
Marie Connolly is Chair and Head of Social Work at the University of Melbourne. Prior to this she was Chief Social Worker in the New Zealand government.
Annabel Taylor is a senior lecturer at the University of Canterbury and Director of Te Awatea Violence Research Centre, which is hosted by the School of Social and Political Sciences.
