title: The link between domestic violence and child abuse: assessment and treatment considerations.
abstract: This article discusses the existence of both spouse abuse and child abuse within families. Recent research suggests that practitioners have often missed the coexistence of these problems within their caseloads. Practice implications for both domestic violence service providers and child welfare professionals are outlined. Recommendations for changes in assessment procedures, treatment planning, and implementation are made.
authors.affiliation: University of Illinois, Institute for Juvenile Research, Chicago.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: McKay
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D002669:Child Welfare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005196:Family Therapy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors; D012949:Social Work, Psychiatric / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D014754:Violence