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Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Reference Handbook de Laura L. Finley

Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Reference Handbook: Contemporary World Issues

Autor Laura L. Finley
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 6 ian 2020 – vârsta până la 17 ani
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.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781440858833
ISBN-10: 1440858837
Pagini: 376
Ilustrații: 7 bw illus
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 25 mm
Greutate: 0.73 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția ABC-CLIO
Seria Contemporary World Issues

Locul publicării:New York, United States

Caracteristici

Compiles the most recent data about victims and offenders, thereby correcting many misconceptions about domestic violence

Notă biografică

Laura 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, FL.

Cuprins

Preface,Acknowledgments,1 Background and History,A Global Overview,Risk of Victimization,Understanding Abusers,Insights from Criminology Theory,Effect on Victims,Criminal Justice Interventions,Services for Victims,Prevention Programs,History of Efforts to End Domestic Violence in the United States,Current Issues,References,2 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?References,3 Perspectives,Introduction,Why I Am an Advocate against Domestic Violence in the Bahamas: We Must Continue to Strive Camille Smith,Moving On from Dating Violence Amanda Pagano,Rolling with the Punches Amy Daumit,Abuse from a Male Survivor's Perspective Dustin LeBrun and Erin Moloney,Why I Volunteer with Victims of Domestic Violence Anya Finley,Abuse Is Everywhere, But We Can Stop It Somy Ali,A Counselor's Perspective Alison Morris,How Abuse Can Turn You into Something You're Not and How to Reclaim Yourself Rebecca Smith,4 Profiles,People,Jimmie Briggs,Sarah Deer,Salma Hayek,Francine Hughes,Jackson Katz,Nicole Kidman,Michael Kimmel,Paul Kivel,Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn,Erin Pizzey,Tony Porter,Lynn Rosenthal,Susan Schechter,Sir Patrick Stewart,Murray Straus,Lenore Walker,Reese Witherspoon,Organizations,Avon Foundation for Women,Break the Cycle,Futures without Violence,INCITE! Women, Gender Non-Conforming, and Trans People of Color against Violence,National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV),NO MORE,No More Tears,Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN),U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW),References,5 Data and Documents,Data,Table 5.1. Lifetime Prevalence of Contact Sexual Violence, Physical Violence, or Stalking Victimization by an Intimate Partner, 2015,Figure 5.1. Lifetime Prevalence of Sexual Violence Victimization (Percentage), 2015,Figure 5.2. Lifetime Prevalence of Psychological Aggression by an Intimate Partner, 2015,Table 5.2. Violent Victimization Resulting in Injury and Medical Treatment, by Victim-Offender Relationship, 2003-2012,Figure 5.3. Composition of Victim-Offender Relationships in Domestic Violence Victimizations, by Victim's Sex, 2003-2012,Table 5.3. Rate of Violent Victimization, by Victim Characteristics and Victim-Offender Relationship, 2003-2012,Documents,The Jessica Gonzales Case (2011),Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (2013),United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) (1979),United States v. Hayes (2009),United States v. Castleman (2014),Voisine v. United States (2016),6 Resources,Reports, Studies, and Articles,Journals and Magazines,Books,Curricula, Manuals, and Handbooks,Documentaries,Short Videos,State and National Coalitions,Organizations,7 Chronology,Glossary,Index,About the Author,

Recenzii

Recommended. Two-year program students and general readers through graduate students.