In the Prevention of Family Violence, Gelles and Straus Argue

question 4

Multiple Choice

In the prevention of family violence, Gelles and Straus argue that policies and programs must be directed primarily toward

• A) counseling and therapy for the abusive family member.
• B) cultural norms and values that support violence.
• C) educating parents about the need for strict discipline, including corporal punishment, in rearing their children.
• D) any and all of the above.

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