Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Reference Handbook
byLaura L. Finley earned her PhD in sociology from Western Michigan University in 2002. She is associate professor of sociology and criminology at Barry University in Miami, Florida.
20200131
ABC-CLIO
Pages | 376 |
Topics | Athletes and Domestic Violence;Dating Violence;Effects of Abuse on Children;Elder Abuse;Mandatory Arrest Policies;Native Americans and Domestic Violence;Prevention Programs;Restraining Orders;Shelters;Supreme Court Cases Related to Domestic Violence;Crime |
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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
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Table of Contents
Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Reference Handbook
Author(s): Finley, Laura;Contributors: Finley, Laura;Abstract: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
SortTitle: domestic violence and abuse: a reference handbookAuthor Info:Laura L. FinleyauthorLaura L. Finley earned her PhD in sociology from Western Michigan University in 2002. She is associate professor of sociology and criminology at Barry University in Miami, Florida.
eISBN-13: 9781440858840Cover Image URL: ~~FreeAttachments/9781440858840.jpgPrint ISBN-13: 9781440858833Imprint: ABC-CLIOPages: 376Publication Date: 20200131Series: Contemporary World Issues- Cover Cover11
- Half Title i12
- Title v16
- Copyright vi17
- Dedication vii18
- Contents ix110
- Preface xv116
- Acknowledgments xix120
- 1 BACKGROUND AND HISTORY 3124
- A Global Overview 3124
- Risk of Victimization 10131
- Understanding Abusers 14135
- Insights from Criminology Theory 17138
- Effect on Victims 19140
- Criminal Justice Interventions 21142
- Services for Victims 23144
- Prevention Programs 25146
- History of Efforts to End Domestic Violence in the United States 26147
- Current Issues 34155
- References 40161
- 2 PROBLEMS, CONTROVERSIES, AND SOLUTIONS 51172
- Introduction 51172
- Do Athletes Commit More Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence? 51172
- Are Men Abused as Frequently as Women? 56177
- Which Groups Are Disproportionally Victimized and Why? 58179
- What Happens When Abuse Occurs within Progressive Groups or Organizations? 60181
- Should Domestic Violence Be Automatic Grounds for Asylum or Refugee Status? 65186
- Should Children Be Removed from Abusive Homes? 69190
- What Is the Connection between Pet Abuse and Domestic Violence? 72193
- Is Arming Victims of Domestic Violence an Appropriate Intervention to Stop Abuse? 74195
- Should Domestic Violence Offenders Be Allowed to Own Firearms? 78199
- What Role Does Mass Media Play in Domestic Violence? 801101
- Are Restraining Orders a Good Way to Protect Victims? 831104
- Do Mandatory Arrest Policies in Domestic Violence Cases Work? 861107
- Is a Feminist Perspective the Best Approach to Domestic Violence Advocacy? 891110
- What Is the Role of Health-Care Professionals in Domestic Violence Cases? 921113
- Is the Shelter Model of Domestic Violence Services the Best Way to Help Victims? 951116
- What Role Can Self-Defense Classes Play in Efforts to Prevent Sexual or Domestic Violence? 971118
- How Accurate Is Battered Woman Syndrome? 981119
- How Effective Are Batterer Intervention Programs? 1001121
- References 1041125
- 3 PERSPECTIVES 1171138
- Introduction 1171138
- Why I Am an Advocate against Domestic Violence in the Bahamas: We Must Continue to Strive 1171138
- Moving On from Dating Violence 1201141
- Rolling with the Punches 1231144
- Abuse from a Male Survivor's Perspective 1251146
- Why I Volunteer with Victims of Domestic Violence 1281149
- Abuse Is Everywhere, But We Can Stop It 1291150
- A Counselor's Perspective 1391160
- How Abuse Can Turn You into Something You're Not and How to Reclaim Yourself 1401161
- 4 PROFILES 1471168
- People 1471168
- Jimmie Briggs 1471168
- Sarah Deer 1491170
- Salma Hayek 1501171
- Francine Hughes 1531174
- Jackson Katz 1551176
- Nicole Kidman 1561177
- Michael Kimmel 1591180
- Paul Kivel 1621183
- Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn 1641185
- Erin Pizzey 1661187
- Tony Porter 1681189
- Lynn Rosenthal 1721193
- Susan Schechter 1741195
- Sir Patrick Stewart 1771198
- Murray Straus 1791200
- Lenore Walker 1811202
- Reese Witherspoon 1831204
- Organizations 1861207
- Avon Foundation for Women 1861207
- Break the Cycle 1891210
- Futures without Violence 1891210
- INCITE! Women, Gender Non-Conforming, and Trans People of Color against Violence 1921213
- National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) 1941215
- NO MORE 1971218
- No More Tears 2001221
- Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) 2011222
- U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) 2031224
- References 2061227
- 5 DATA AND DOCUMENTS 2151236
- Data 2151236
- Table 5.1. Lifetime Prevalence of Contact Sexual Violence, Physical Violence, or Stalking Victimization by an Intimate Partner, 2015 2161237
- Figure 5.1. Lifetime Prevalence of Sexual Violence Victimization (Percentage), 2015 2171238
- Figure 5.2. Lifetime Prevalence of Psychological Aggression by an Intimate Partner, 2015 2171238
- Table 5.2. Violent Victimization Resulting in Injury and Medical Treatment, by Victim-Offender Relationship, 2003-2012 2181239
- Figure 5.3. Composition of Victim-Offender Relationships in Domestic Violence Victimizations, by Victim's Sex, 2003-2012 2191240
- Table 5.3. Rate of Violent Victimization, by Victim Characteristics and Victim-Offender Relationship, 2003-2012 2191240
- Documents 2201241
- The Jessica Gonzales Case (2011) 2201241
- Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (2013) 2261247
- United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) (1979) 2341255
- United States v. Hayes (2009) 2471268
- United States v. Castleman (2014) 2501271
- Voisine v. United States (2016) 2521273
- 6 RESOURCES 2571278
- 7 CHRONOLOGY 3151336
- Glossary 3331354
- Index 3411362
- About the Author 3491370