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Parent Abuse by Teens / Violence à l'égard des parents

From Health Canada / Santé Canada


Parent Abuse: The Abuse of Parents by Their Teenage Children - Overview Paper (2003)

by Barbara Cottrell

This paper provides a general summary of information available on the issue of parents who are abused by their teenage children. Topics addressed include the types of parent abuse, contributing factors and effects on the family. Guidelines to service providers and parents dealing with abusive situations are also discussed.
2003, 10p.

"What Is Parent Abuse?
Parent abuse is any harmful act by a teenage child intended to gain power and control over a parent. The abuse can be physical, psychological, or financial."

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Violence à l'égard des parents : Les mauvais traitements infligés aux parents par leurs adolescents (2001)

par Barbara Cottrell

Cette publication est consacre la violence à l'égard des parents. Elle fournit des renseignements généraux ainsi qu'une description de ses conséquences pour la famille. De plus, elle offre des suggestions pour aider les jeunes agresseurs et pour mettre un terme cette violence. 2001, 63 p.

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