Written by the world's foremost experts in the field, this book provides the only comprehensive, nursing-focused coverage of family violence/domestic abuse available on the market. The book covers both the theoretical and practical issues involved in the care of domestic violence victims, including the legal and forensic nursing implications of family violence. Useful features of the book include: sample nursing processes for each chapter, tables which provide standards for determining abuse, pull out boxes for critical safety plans, and appendices with forms for abuse assessment.