Pregnancy: A Time To Break the Cycle of Family Violence.

Pulido, Mary L.

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ERIC Number: EJ632185

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Pregnancy: A Time To Break the Cycle of Family Violence.

Pulido, Mary L.

Health & Social Work, v26 n2 p120-24 May 2001

An education and screening program is described that teaches pregnant women about child abuse and domestic violence in an attempt to break the family cycle of abuse. Using a family centered approach, the Child Protection Center Program offers a model for social workers and medical providers to address the needs of abused children and battered parents. (JDM)

Descriptors: Child Abuse, Community Health Services, Educational Needs, Family Violence, Females, Identification, Pregnancy, Prenatal Care, Preventive Medicine, Social Work, Social Workers

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Note: Special Topic: "Women's Health." For related articles, see CG 557 518-524.