Adolescent-to-Parent Abuse: Current Understandings in Research, Policy and Practice

— —

Amanda Holt (University of Roehampton, London)

Adolescent-to-Parent Abuse

Current Understandings in Research, Policy and Practice

Amanda Holt (University of Roehampton, London)

$51.95

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

Policy Press
02 September 2025

Jurisprudence & general issues

Since the first edition of Adolescent-to-Parent Abuse, there has been a huge increase in media, research, policy and practice interest on the topic. This second edition explores the impact on individuals, families and communities, extending the field to include neurodiversity, kinship care, adult-aged perpetrators and fatal violence.

By: Amanda Holt (University of Roehampton London)
Imprint: Policy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Second Edition
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781447373148
ISBN 10: 1447373146
Pages: 194
Publication Date: 02 September 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Conceptualising adolescent-to-parent abuse: Abuse and violence in families 2. Experiencing adolescent-to-parent abuse: The voices of parents, young people and siblings 3. Explaining adolescent-to-parent abuse: Common pathways 4. Contextualising adolescent-to-parent abuse: Parents, Children and Power 5. Responding to adolescent-to-parent abuse: Frontline service responses 6. Working with adolescent-to-parent abuse: Interventions for change 7. Conclusion: Future directions for research, policy, practice and media reporting 8. Resources – for practitioners, for researchers and for parents

Amanda Holt is Professor of Criminology at the University of Roehampton.

Reviews for Adolescent-to-Parent Abuse: Current Understandings in Research, Policy and Practice

""The abuse of parents by young people has until recently been a hidden topic. This book breaks new ground by describing the extent of the problem, and by providing a thoughtful review of the research, policy and practice in this area. The book includes resources for professionals as well as for parents themselves. I recommend this book as an outstanding text for all interested in families and in family dysfunction."" John Coleman, University of Oxford “Amanda Holt has produced a compelling and pioneering study of an issue that is often overlooked. She shows how parent abuse can be better understood and, by situating its dynamic of intimate violence within a wider social and cultural context, she shows why it must be addressed more effectively.” Peter Squires, University of Brighton “Adolescent-to-parent abuse is a growing concern for those working within social services and youth justice. This book offers a much-needed discussion of the factors contributing to this behaviour and provides a critique of interventions currently in place. It is essential for anyone wanting to further understand problematic family dynamics.” James Alexander, London Metropolitan University