Encyclopedia Of Interpersonal Violence

Author : Claire M. Renzetti,Jeffrey L. Edleson
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 984 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2008-06-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781452265919

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Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence by Claire M. Renzetti,Jeffrey L. Edleson Pdf

"From assisted suicide and batter women to human trafficking and sex offenders, this guide provides an excellent overview of the state research on interpersonal violence. This set is highly recommended for academic libraries." —John R. M. Lawrence Interpersonal violence is behavior that intentionally threatens, attempts, or actually inflicts harm on another. This violence invades both the public and private spheres of our lives; many times in unexpected and frightening ways. Interpersonal violence is a problem that individuals could experience at any point during the life span—even before birth. Interpersonal violence is experienced not only throughout the life course but also as a global problem in the form of war, genocide, terrorism, and rape of women as a weapon of war. The Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence provides accurate, research-supported information to clarify critical issues and educate the public about different forms of interpersonal violence, their incidence and prevalence, theoretical explanations, public policy initiatives, and prevention and intervention strategies. These two volumes contain more than 500 accessible, jargon-fee entries written by experts and provide cross-references to related entries, as well as suggested readings for further information. Key Features Defines key concepts and explains theoretical principles clearly and succinctly Provides information on current data sets, regional and national organizations specializing in various dimensions of interpersonal violence, and relevant Web sites Serves as a quick reference guide to definitions, statistics, theories, policies, and prevention and intervention programs Discusses concern with interpersonal violence as a problem across the life span and across cultures Addresses careers in the many fields of interpersonal violence Key Themes Children and Youth Civil and Criminal Legal Systems Interpersonal Violence—General Intervention and Prevention Programs Legislation Organizations and Agencies Racial/Ethnic and Cross-Cultural Issues Research Methods and Data Collection Instruments Sexual Violence and Abuse Syndromes, Disorders, and Other Mental Health Issues Theories and Theoretical Perspectives Violence Between Intimates/Family Violence The Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence is designed for members of the general public who are interested in learning more about various aspects of the problem of interpersonal violence, making it a must-have resource for academic and public libraries.

Author : Claire M. Renzetti,Jeffrey L. Edleson
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 985 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2008-06-19
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781412918008

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Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Violence by Claire M. Renzetti,Jeffrey L. Edleson Pdf

This Encyclopedia is the definitive resource for students, researchers and practioners needing further informationon various aspects of interpersonal violence, including different forms of interpersonal violence, incidence and prevalence, theoretical explanations, public policies, and prevention and intervention strategies.

Author : Nicky Ali Jackson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 802 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780415969680

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Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence by Nicky Ali Jackson Pdf

Aims to provide information on a variety of traditional and breakthrough issues in the complex phenomenon of domestic violence.

Author : Frank R. Ascione
Publisher : Purdue University Press
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781557535658

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The International Handbook of Animal Abuse and Cruelty by Frank R. Ascione Pdf

Animal abuse as a predictor of abuse against humans has been documented extensively. Experts have explored alternatives to identify the early signs and stop the cycle. This book offers an up-to-date compendium that covers the historical, legal, research and applied issues related to animal abuse and cruelty.

Author : Laura L. Finley
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1044 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-16
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9798216075950

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Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence and Abuse [2 volumes] by Laura L. Finley Pdf

This comprehensive, two-volume work examines domestic abuse in the United States and worldwide, providing research, personal stories, and primary documents that reveal the extent of the problem. An estimated 1,300 to 1,800 Americans are murdered by intimate partners each year. Far from being a problem that only impacts women, domestic violence hurts society as a whole both socially as well as financially, with an estimated direct and indirect cost of nearly $6 billion annually in the United States. This book provides a timely and thorough reference for educators, students, scholars and activists seeking to better understand the global issue of domestic abuse. The entries document the history of the domestic violence prevention movement, provide explanations for abuse, identify warning signs of hidden abuse, describe types of victims and offenders, and supply information on interventions and prevention programs. Written by an array of experts in the field, the book also integrates the personal stories of survivors and addresses abuse as a global issue by covering topics such as acid attacks and female genital mutilation.

Author : Margaret DiCanio Ph.D.
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 869 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780595316526

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Encyclopedia of Violence by Margaret DiCanio Ph.D. Pdf

Author : Meerambika Mahapatro
Publisher : Springer
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-05-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789811061592

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Domestic Violence and Health Care in India by Meerambika Mahapatro Pdf

This book discusses health care issues related to domestic violence, using extensive case studies from India. By discussing the global literature, legal systems, methodological challenges of gathering information on domestic violence, and health systems issues, along with learnings from case studies, it fills a significant gap in the literature between health care policy and practice vis-à-vis victims of domestic violence. It therefore enables a systemic and systematic response to incidents of domestic violence. Policy instructions, court verdicts, government interventions, community-based direct interventions and related case discussions in the book help in the understanding and management of cases. Though the book uses case studies from India, it addresses globally relevant issues for health care professionals. In view of the paucity of application of systematic evidence-based knowledge, the holistic perspective presented in the book is important to prevent domestic violence, protect women’s rights, and promote healthcare and wellbeing of women and children facing domestic violence. Medical professionals are expected to intervene in instances of injuries related to domestic violence---a responsibility that they are currently unable to fulfil due to lack of training in recognizing abuse and lack of tools for intervention. This book improves hands-on-knowledge by providing information on where to refer victims for assistance and timely intervention. Comprehensive yet lucid, this book is useful for academics, policy makers, non-government organizations and women’s rights groups in helping victims during and after a violent episode and also in improving reporting and referral services.

Author : Matthew S. Eastin
Publisher : SAGE Publications
Page : 457 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781483340111

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Encyclopedia of Media Violence by Matthew S. Eastin Pdf

Via 134 signed entries, this encyclopedia provides students, researchers, and the general public with an accessible, comprehensive, and well-balanced eviddence-based examination of theory, research and debates related to media violence. Entries conclude with Cross-References and Suggestions for Further Readings to guide users to related entries and resources for further research, and a thematic Reader’s Guide in the front matter groups related entries by topic to make it easier for users to locate related entries of interest.

Author : Katherine van Wormer,Albert R. Roberts
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2008-11-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780313354908

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Death by Domestic Violence by Katherine van Wormer,Albert R. Roberts Pdf

Each year, about 33 percent of all women and 3 percent of all men murdered in the United States, are killed by a so-called intimate, a spouse, partner, or lover. Nationwide, murder by an intimate is the number one cause of death for pregnant women. And murder by an intimate is not just an American problem. A European task force recently found domestic violence accounts for 25 percent of all homicides in London, and 35 percent across England and Wales. In this timely book, van Wormer and Roberts describe the problem, and what they have seen and heard on the front lines with both women and men who have escaped domestic violence that was escalating toward deadly levels. The text examines not only the psychology of the batterer but of domestic murder, and domestic murder-suicide. Drawn from the experience and insights of these two widely-known social workers, the text includes a safety plan for those at risk and a chapter providing narratives of women in prison for killing their abusive husband or partner. Drawing on the experience and insights of these two widely-known social workers, Death by Domestic Violence separates domestic violence myths and facts, explains the traumatic bonding that occurs between batterer and victim, and details how one facet of the solution could be school-based interventions and education. The book culminates with recommendations for further reduction of harm and a safety plan for those at risk.

Author : John Devaney,Caroline Bradbury-Jones,Rebecca J. Macy,Carolina Øverlien,Stephanie Holt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 800 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-03-18
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000358421

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The Routledge International Handbook of Domestic Violence and Abuse by John Devaney,Caroline Bradbury-Jones,Rebecca J. Macy,Carolina Øverlien,Stephanie Holt Pdf

This book makes an important contribution to the international understanding of domestic violence and shares the latest knowledge of what causes and sustains domestic violence between intimate partners, as well as the effectiveness of responses in working with adult and child victims, and those who act abusively towards their partners. Drawing upon a wide range of contemporary research from across the globe, it recognises that domestic violence is both universal, but also shaped by local cultures and contexts. Divided into seven parts: • Introduction. • Theoretical perspectives on domestic violence and abuse. • Domestic violence and abuse across the life-course. • Manifestations of domestic violence and abuse. • Responding to domestic violence and abuse. • Researching domestic violence and abuse. • Concluding thoughts. It will be of interest to all academics and students working in social work, allied health, sociology, criminology and gender studies as well as policy professionals looking for new approaches to the subject.

Author : Brenda Russell,John Hamel
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780197564042

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Gender and Domestic Violence by Brenda Russell,John Hamel Pdf

Over the past 40 years, considerable progress has been made in lowering rates of domestic violence in our communities. This progress has been uneven, however, due to continuing misconceptions about the causes and dynamics of domestic violence, which include an exaggerated focus on males as perpetrators and females as victims, as well as a heavy-handed law enforcement response that compromises the rights of criminal defendants without necessarily reducing violence. Gender and Domestic Violence presents empirical research findings and reform recommendations for prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys, policy makers and intervention providers with the aim of rectifying shortcomings in legal and law enforcement responses to domestic violence. The volume's editors and chapter authors confront the notion that certain beliefs shared among victim advocates, legal actors, and other stakeholders -- principally that domestic violence is bound by gender, and is primarily a crime against women -- have led to the use of ineffective and potentially harmful one-size-fits-all intervention policies that can jeopardize defendant due process and victim safety. Domestic violence experts, legal scholars, and practicing attorneys present how gendered aspects of domestic violence affect legal decision-making and practice and provide strategies for becoming more inclusive in the adjudicative process, intervention/prevention, and practice. Gender and Domestic Violence: Contemporary Legal Practice and Intervention Reforms provides the foundation from which we can begin to move beyond the gender paradigm by recognizing disparities and applying tools that improve research, policing, and practice, allowing us to progress toward eradicating domestic violence, and to move closer to equality.

Author : Lee E. Ross
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-01
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781498707237

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Domestic Violence and Criminal Justice by Lee E. Ross Pdf

Domestic Violence and Criminal Justice offers readers an overview of domestic violence and its effects on society, including what can be done to curtail its rapid growth and widespread harm. Criminal justice and sociology students will find this text readable, up-to-date, and rich in historical detail. Geared toward the criminal justice system, this text focuses on civil and criminal justice processes, from securing a restraining order to completing an arrest, all the way to the final disposition.

Author : Jack O'Gorman
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-25
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838919750

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Reference Sources for Small and Medium-Sized Libraries by Jack O'Gorman Pdf

Focusing on new reference sources published since 2008 and reference titles that have retained their relevance, this new edition brings O’Gorman’s complete and authoritative guide to the best reference sources for small and medium-sized academic and public libraries fully up to date.

Author : Ann Marie Bissessar,Camille Huggins
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030734725

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Gender and Domestic Violence in the Caribbean by Ann Marie Bissessar,Camille Huggins Pdf

Domestic violence, interpersonal violence, intimate partner violence, or gender-based violence continues to be a social problem that is rarely understood or discussed in many parts of society, worldwide. The same holds true in the Anglophone Caribbean. Most Caribbean societies are patriarchal in nature, as most men govern and create the political and economic landscape where citizens live. This edited volume brings together reputable scholars of rigorous academic research from various disciplines (e.g., political science, law, linguistics, criminology, nursing, social work and psychology) to clearly explain the conceptual definition of domestic violence within the Latin American and Caribbean region’s socio-political context. It will highlight who are the perpetrators as well as the victims of domestic violence and the consequences of allowing domestic violence to perpetuate in the region. This book is unique in the market today, as it is the only book grounded in the Caribbean providing a comprehensive overview of domestic violence with regards to the significance, victims, perpetrators, and the consequences.

Author : Zahra Tizro
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781136623011

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Domestic Violence in Iran by Zahra Tizro Pdf

This book offers a new methodological and theoretical approach to the highly sensitive and complicated issue of violence against women in contemporary Iran. Challenging the widespread notion that secularisation and modernisation are the keys to emancipating women, the author instead posits that domestic violence is deeply rooted in society and situated in the fundament of current discourses. Investigating how orthodox jurisprudence as mainstream discourse, together with social, legal and public norms, help to perpetuate the production and reproduction of physical, psychological, sexual and economical violence against women, the author presents and reflects upon narratives, experiences and the social realities accounting for domestic violence against women. Drawing on qualitative empirical research, she theorises that the notion of secularization and modernisation helping to overcome such violence is to some extent represented by Islamic feminism, secular feminism, and religious intellectualism, all of which are methodologically examined in the analysis. Challenging conventional wisdom regarding women’s place in Iran and in wider Islamic society, this book offers a new insight into violence against Muslim women and as such will be an important addition to the existing literature in the areas of gender studies, Middle Eastern and Islamic studies, and Iranian studies.