Provides mental health professioanls with sound, research-based guidelines for conducting clinical work with clients impacted by various forms of family violence.

Makes accessible research studies and useful information to practitioners who would otherwise be hindered by the high cost of academic journals and the time it takes to locate, read, and interpret them.

Written in an accessible and user-friendly lanugage that presents academic, scholarly, and statistical terms to mental health professionals without extensive background and experience in research methodology.

Clarifies contradictory research studies.

Helps practitioners determine the best course of action when working with clients.

Each chapter concludes with a summary of the major research-based implications and guidelines for clinical practice related to each topic.

Contains four sections focused on intimate partner violence, childhood abuse, abuse of vulnerable populations, and family violence issues.