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FAMILY PROGRAMS & ADVOCACY by Ester R.A. Leutenberg and John J. Liptak, EdD Child abuse is a serious issue and can have enduring destructive effects on children. Parenting in the military can be a difficult task, is extremely stressful, and can take a person away from family a great deal of time. Providing safe, secure, nurturing, and supportive environments for family members will help in the prevention of child maltreatment. THE FOUR MODULES • Neglect • Emotional • Physical • Sexual MAQ-DIG2355 Digital version $12.95 Each MAQ-2355 Printed version No. of Books Price Per Book 1-19 $39.95 20-49 $32.95 50+ $26.95 Confronting Domestic Violence Guidebook by Ester R.A. Leutenberg and John J. Liptak, EdD Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior used by one partner in a relationship to gain or maintain power and control over another partner, usually in the home. Partners may be married or not married; heterosexual, gay, or lesbian; living together, separated, or dating. Domestic violence includes any behaviors that intimidate, manipulate, humiliate, isolate, frighten, terrorize, coerce, threaten, blame, hurt, injure, or wound someone. THE FOUR MODULES: • Physical abuse • Sexual abuse • Psychological abuse • Financial abuse MAQ-2356 Printed version No. of Books Price Per Book 1-19 $39.95 20-49 $32.95 50+ $26.95 MAQ-DIG2356 Digital version $12.95 Each Advocating for Exceptional Military Family Members Guidebook by Ester R.A. Leutenberg and John J. Liptak, EdD This guidebook is designed to help anyone involved with the military in any way to become aware of exceptional family members’ special needs and associated concerns. It is also vital to explore the various types of special needs, recognize and examine current ways that these special needs manifest themselves, and explore caregiver stress and ways to advocate for exceptional family members. THE FOUR MODULES • Physical Health Challenges • Mental Health Challenges • Caregiver Stress • Support and Advocacy MAQ-2365 Printed version No. of Books Price Per Book 1-19 $39.95 20-49 $32.95 50+ $26.95 PROGRAMS Recognizing Child Abuse Guidebook MAQ-DIG2365 Digital version $12.95 Each Local 1-516-496-4042 • Toll Free 1-877-813-4MCA (4622) • Fax 516-496-4050 • www.4MCA.com 3