Social Issues Surrounding Harassment and Assault: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice

Book excerpt: Violent behavior is an unavoidable aspect of human nature, and as such, it has become deeply integrated into modern society. Examining violence through a critical, academic, and social perspective can lead to a better understanding of its foundations and implications. Social Issues Surrounding Harassment and Assault: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice explores the social and cultural influences of harassment and assault on human life and activity. Highlighting a range of pertinent topics such as child abuse and neglect, support services, and sexual harassment, this book is an ideal reference source for clinicians, sociologists, practitioners, researchers, and graduate-level students interested in all aspects of social issues related to harassment and assault.