FAMILY VIOLENCE AND ALCOHOL PROBLEMS

This article looks at one of the complex factors involved in family violence--alcoholism or problem drinking--from the police point of view. Police can be very effective in recognizing the presence of alcohol problems as a factor in family disputes, and provide the information and support that can lead family members to seek appropriate help for their problems. Basic to this concept however, is the assumption that police understand the nature of family violence, the nature of alcohol problems, and are trained in strategies that will help them deal effectively with these often frustrating situations.

• Corporate Authors:

  International Association of Chiefs of Police

  11 Firstfield Road
  Gaithersburg, MD  United States  20760
• Authors:
  • Hindman, M H
• Publication Date: 1982-12

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 39-41
• Serial:
  • POLICE CHIEF
  • Volume: 49
  • Issue Number: 12

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Alcoholism; Families; Law enforcement; Police; Psychological aspects; Violent crimes
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies; Society; I83: Accidents and the Human Factor;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00386749
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-036 235
• Files: HSL, TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Jun 28 1984 12:00AM