Individual sections explain the nature and extent of domestic assault, including spouse abuse, child abuse, and child sexual abuse; the psychological impacts on the victims; and the role of counselors and advocates. They also explain effective techniques for working with adults and children, counseling challenges such as suicide and drug abuse; confidentiality issues; and the elements of effective advocacy; as well as basic legal issues, the components of legal advocacy, and positive actions persons can take to avoid burnout. Case examples, self-help exercises, figures, illustrations, footnotes, glossary, and reference lists