What factors contribute to family violence and how can they be identified early so that future violence can be prevented? Addressing these and related issues, the papers in this volume are a testimony to the rapid expansion of research, theory and practice in the family violence field.

Leading researchers and clinicians explore the roots of family violence, including both physical and sexual abuse, and examine assessment, treatment and prevention. Topics addressed include whether children or the elderly are at greater risk, and the role of substance abuse in family violence.

Introduction to the Series - Thomas P Gullotta
Family Violence - Richard J Gelles
Physical Child Abuse - Joel S Milner and Julie L Crouch
Sexual Abuse of Children - Jon R Conte
Psychological Aggression and Abuse in Marriage - Christopher M Murphy and Michele Cascardi
Elder Abuse - Frances A Boudreau
Violence in Families of Color in the US - Jo-Ellen Asbury
Legal Perspectives on Family Violence against Children - Theodore J Stein
The Assessment and Treatment of Violent Families - Gary M Blau, Mary Butteweg Dall and Lynette M Anderson
What Can Be Done To Prevent Child Maltreatment? - Donna Harrington and Howard Dubowitz
Substance Abuse and Family Violence - Heather R Hayes and James G Emshoff
Physical and Sexual Violence in Marriage - Robert L Hampton and Alice F Washington Coner-Edwards
Male Batterers - Edward W Gondolf