ABSTRACT

Providing a comprehensive overview of domestic violence across all racial/ethnic groups, this book explores topics rarely discussed in other domestic violence texts and identifies barriers that discourage victims from reporting abuse. It presents varied perspectives from both academics and professionals, outlines prosecution and defense strategies, and supplies a balanced critique of mandatory arrest policies. This new edition has been fully revised and includes new topics that explore religion and domestic violence and problems that are encountered when a victim seeks police help.

part I|74 pages

Domestic Violence Across Cultures

chapter 1|8 pages

Introduction

chapter 4|14 pages

Domestic Violence Among African Americans

Strengthening Knowledge to Inform Action

part II|129 pages

Special Topics in Domestic Violence

chapter 5|20 pages

Physical Child Abuse, Neglect, and Domestic Violence

A Case Studies Approach

chapter 11|22 pages

Police Officers and Spousal Violence

Work–Family Linkages

part III|141 pages

Criminal and Civil Responses to Domestic Violence

chapter 12|20 pages

Interventions for Intimate Partner Violence *

A Historical Review

chapter 13|18 pages

Civil Protection Orders Against Domestic Violence

Practices and Procedures

chapter 14|18 pages

Prosecuting Domestic Violence Cases

Issues and Concerns

chapter 16|22 pages

Court-Ordered Treatment Programs

An Evaluation of Batterers Anonymous

chapter 17|16 pages

Community Supervision of Domestic Violence Offenders

Where We Are and Where We Need to Go