Excerpted from government and non-profit publications, 69 chapters define types of domestic violence, including emotional and verbal abuse, stalking, battery, sexual assault, sexual harassment, and professional exploitation, and describe methods of prevention, intervention, and care for all concerned. The reference also offers practical advice for victims immediately after an incident of abuse and ways professionals can identify and treat those affected by domestic abuse, including those in minority communities. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)