This title examines one of the world's critical issues, domestic violence. Readers will learn the historical background of this issue leading up to its current and future impact on society. What is domestic violence, and the causes of domestic violence such as substance abuse and low self esteem are discussed. Types of domestic violence such as physical, verbal, and digital abuse are examined, as are their affects such as low self esteem and depression. The profile of an abuser as well as the six main phases in the cycle of abuse are examined. Victims of domestic violence such as partner, child, and elder abuse, are highlighted, as are reactions of victims, how to identify domestic violence, and how to make a safety plan. Lasting Effects of domestic violence such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and health consequences are discussed, as is how to help a victim. Legislation and programs intended to end domestic violence such as the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), Start Strong, the National Domestic Violence Hotline, Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the Day of Unity are introduced. Engaging text, informative sidebars, and color photographs present information realistically, leaving readers with a thorough, honest interpretation of domestic violence. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, Web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Issues is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Author: Randal W. Summers
Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group
ISBN: 0313311641
Release Date: 2002
Genre: Family & Relationships
Historically, in most cultures, domestic violence has been an accepted fact of life. Only in recent years has it begun to be viewed as a criminal and social problem. This informative reference resource allows students to compare and contrast the ways in which domestic abuse is viewed and handled by thirteen different representative countries from around the world. This international perspective encourages students to recognize the problem as a global one, providing greater insight into the ways in which we can address it and find solutions to prevent it world wide.
First published in 1997, this book marks a culmination of a three year research programme focused upon the incidence of domestic violence in Leicester. The study examined the levels of violence, the details of applicants and respondents and the nature of complaints, as well as the policies applied and the problems faced by those enforcing the law. The books sets the findings in the context of the policies on protection of victims of domestic violence, the problems they face and protection after 1997. This book will be of interest to those studying law, social work, sociology and women’s studies.
This Handbookprovides a clear introduction to the theoretical debates surrounding the topic of domestic violence, and also offers practical advice on possible interventions. Focusing on improving the care of clients it covers: the causes and consequences of domestic violence personal and professional issues for the practitioner domestic violence and the law the process of effective intervention interventions in specific health care settings interventions where children are involved multi-agency approaches education and training. Taking an evidence-based approach to practical problems, Domestic Violenceis an invaluable resource for nurses, doctors and other health practitioners who deal with the consequences of domestic violence in their daily work.
Author: Eva Schlesinger Buzawa
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 0761924485
Release Date: 2003
Genre: Family & Relationships
The new Third Edition of Domestic Violence: The Criminal Justice Response offers a thorough and major revision of one of the top books in the field of domestic violence and is the only text to focus on criminal justice responses which provide a detailed look inside the criminal justice system. Domestic Violence is unique in its emphasis on the victim's perspective, including the victim's needs as well as preferences for and satisfaction with intervention. It documents the diversity of victims and how this diversity affects their service needs and the impact of interventions, including unanticipated consequences of current aggressive efforts. It also looks at diversity among batterers and how these differences affect the success of various intervention strategies.
Author: Cheryle E. Dawes
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 9781412023801
Release Date: 2004
Genre: Family & Relationships
This powerful book was inspired from pain, passion, persistence, and the pursuit for peace. Domestic Violence: Both Sides of the Coin looks at male and female victims of domestic violence and why the batterer beats his or her victim. Women who are battered are considered heroes, while men who are battered are considered wimps. It explores the lopsidedness of the legal system, prejudices and biases. More importantly, it looks at what we can do to help the batterer stop beating. The book is a great resource and teaching tool to help individuals better understand domestic violence. Some resource topics include: Who is a victim? Why do men and women stay in the relationship? How can I know if I'm in an abusive relationship? Planning your escape? How do I know if he or she has changed? What is co-dependency? How will I know the warning signs? Can I re-build my self-esteem and image? Who do I call for help? And much more! Some book chapters include: Lack of Love The Cycle Begins The Abuse: Power and Control Transition The Healing Process And much more in Between!
Author: Holly Cefrey
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
ISBN: 9781404217942
Release Date: 2008-08-15
Genre: History
Describes domestic violence in the United States, including the different types of domestic abuse, why abuse occurs, and social and legal ways to battle domestic violence.
This book addresses the issue of domestic violence against women, drawing on research findings, policy developments and current debates to contextualise its alarming prevalence and to propose informed ways of addressing, through training and practice, the needs of both victims and perpetrators in current social and related care provision.
This thoroughly revised second edition is an examination of domestic violence from social, legal, and historical perspectives. * A chronology that stretches from 753 BCE, when Romulus, the founder of Rome, formalized the first "law of marriage" to January 2006, when President George W. Bush signed the third reauthorization of the 1994 Violence against Women Act * Illustrations include the power and control wheel (a model in the form of a wheel that explains the dynamics of domestic violence), the ecological theory of battering, and the characteristics of the victim as illustrated by the World Health Organization
Author: Michael P. Johnson
Publisher: UPNE
ISBN: 9781555537418
Release Date: 2010-09-01
Genre: Social Science
Reassesses thirty years of domestic violence research and demonstrates three forms of partner violence, distinctive in their origins, effects, and treatments
Author: Philip W. Cook
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
ISBN: 9780313356186
Release Date: 2009
Genre: Family & Relationships
An award-winning investigative journalist provides a disturbing new look at an underreported type of domestic violence—the abuse of men. * The latest research figures and up-to-date surveys on the prevalence of intimate partner violence against men * Personal interviews and cases drawn from media coverage of politicians and other public figures * A selected bibliography
