Domestic violence and abuse : a reference handbook / Laura L. Finley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Finley, Laura L., author.

Series:

Contemporary world issues

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Family violence.

Intimate partner violence.

Physical Description:

xix, 347 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Santa Barbara, California : ABC-CLIO, [2020]

Summary:

"A comprehensive and timely resource for students, activists, educators and advocates, Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Reference Handbook provides a rich and scholarly assessment of this important social issue while also including stories and profiles for a more personal understanding. Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Reference Handbook provides a thorough review of the most recent research about intimate partner violence. Additionally, a historical review provides readers with a sense of how views on domestic violence have changed over time and how different policies and practices have and have not been successful. Appropriate for readers at the high school level and above, the volume focuses on the scope, extent, and characteristics of domestic violence and offers several unique elements, including profiles of significant individuals, personal stories from advocates, activists and survivors, and a review of controversial issues. The volume also includes a chronology of key events, relevant data and documents, primary source data, and recommended resources. --Compiles the most recent data about victims and offenders, thereby correcting many misconceptions about domestic violence --Offers a timeline of critical events for readers to understand the history of the movement --Includes primary source documents and personal stories, which help make the book beneficial to all readers --Addresses the most common controversies in the field, allowing readers to support more informed positions." -- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Background and history

A global overview

Risk of victimization

Understanding abusers

Insights from criminology theory

Effects on victims

Criminal justice interventions

Services for victims

Prevention programs

History of efforts to end domestic violence in the United States

Current issues

References

Problems, controversies, and solutions

Introduction

Do athletes commit more sexual assault and domestic violence

Are men abused as frequently as women

Which groups are disproportionally victimized and why

What happens when abuse occurs within progressive groups or organizations

Should domestic violence be automatic grounds for asylum or refugee status

Should children be removed from abusive homes

What is the connection between pet abuse and domestic violence

Is arming victims of domestic violence an appropriate intervention to stop abuse

Should domestic violence offenders be allowed to own firearms

What role does mass media play in domestic violence

Are restraining orders a good way to protect victims

Do mandatory arrest policies in domestic violence cases work

Is a feminist perspective the best approach to domestic violence advocacy

What is the role of health-care professionals in domestic violence cases

Is the shelter model of domestic violence services the best way to help victims

What role can self-defense classes play in efforts to prevent sexual or domestic violence

How accurate is battered woman syndrome

How effective are batterer intervention programs

Perspectives

Why I am an advocate against domestic violence in the Bahamas: we must continue to strive

Moving on from dating violence

Rolling with the punches

Abuse from a male survivor's perspective

Why I volunteer with victims of domestic violence

Abuse is everywhere, but we can stop it

A counselor's perspective

How abuse can turn you into something you're not and how to reclaim yourself

Profiles

People

Organizations

Data and documents

Resources

Chronology.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781440858833

1440858837

OCLC:

1127173955