1st Edition

Reducing Interpersonal Violence A Psychological Perspective

By Clive Hollin Copyright 2019
216 Pages
by Routledge

216 Pages
by Routledge

216 Pages
by Routledge

There are many types of interpersonal violence that can lead to short- and long-term physical and psychological effects on those involved. Reducing Interpersonal Violence reflects on the World Health Organization’s stance that interpersonal violence is a public health problem and considers what steps can realistically be taken towards its reduction. Clive Hollin examines interpersonal... Read more

1. Reducing Interpersonal Violence

2. Reducing "Everyday Violence"

3. Reducing Violence at Home

4. Reducing Criminal Violence

5. Reducing Sexual Violence

6. Could We Do Better?

Biography

Clive R. Hollin is Emeritus Professor at the University of Leicester. He has written and edited over 20 books, and over 300 academic papers and book chapters, relating to psychology and crime. He edited the journal Psychology, Crime, & Law from 1992 to 2012. He has worked at three universities, for two governments departments (Home Office and Department of Health), and in prisons, special hospitals, and regional secure units. In 1998 Clive was presented with the British Psychological Society, Division of Criminological and Legal Psychology, Senior Award for Distinguished Contribution to the Field of Legal, Criminological and Forensic Psychology.