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Domestic Violence: Facts and Fallacies » Read Now
by Richard L. Davis. 212 pgs.

Collections: Psychology, Entire Library

This is an honest and insightful discussion of domestic violence from the perspective of a police officer who has experienced it in his home and encountered it professionally. Davis, a sociologist as well, uses his dual background to demonstrate that current treatment of domestic violence abuses is...
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This is an honest and insightful discussion of domestic violence from the perspective of a police officer who has experienced it in his home and encountered it professionally. Davis, a sociologist as well, uses his dual background to demonstrate that current treatment of domestic violence abuses is ineffective. A must read for all police officers, criminologists, and citizens who care about finding a successful solution to this issue.
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Domestic Violence: The Changing Criminal Justice Response » Read Now
by Carl G. Buzawa, Eve S. Buzawa. 310 pgs.

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The markedly increased attention focused on violence within families has gripped the concerned interest not only of academic researchers but also that of the public and its law enforcement and criminal justice segments. Contemporary recognition of the widespread problem of abuse within the home...
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The markedly increased attention focused on violence within families has gripped the concerned interest not only of academic researchers but also that of the public and its law enforcement and criminal justice segments. Contemporary recognition of the widespread problem of abuse within the home, often dramatically and poignantly detailed, has not, however, led to clear and universally accepted public institutional responses. This authoritative volume presents a comprehensive evaluation of approaches, policies, and practical enforcement measures that have been effected by law enforcement and criminal justice bodies.
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Negotiating Domestic Violence: Police, Criminal Justice, and Victims » Read Now
by Carolyn Hoyle. 250 pgs.

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This book examines the factors which shape the criminal justice response to domestic violence in the light of policy changes at the beginning of the 1990s which aimed to increase arrest rates. In particular, the book discusses the needs and expectations of victims and examines how their choices...
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This book examines the factors which shape the criminal justice response to domestic violence in the light of policy changes at the beginning of the 1990s which aimed to increase arrest rates. In particular, the book discusses the needs and expectations of victims and examines how their choices impact on decisions made by police and prosecutors. Many books on the criminal justice response to domestic violence start from the premise that withdrawal of complaints by victims and the subsequent discontinuance of cases, represents some kind of failure on the part of the agencies involved and that victims would benefit from greater determination by police to prosecute offenders wherever possible. Implicit in this approach is the assumption that the criminal justice system as it presently operates is capable of responding effectively to the needs of victims of domestic violence. This book throws doubt on the validity of these assumptions.
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Behind Closed Doors: Violence in the American Family » Read Now
by Murray A. Straus, Richard J. Gelles, Suzanne K. Steinmetz. 302 pgs.

Collections: Psychology, Entire Library
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Violence within the Family: Social Psychological Perspectives » Read Now
by Sharon D. Herzberger. 258 pgs.

Collections: Psychology, Entire Library
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It's My Life Now: Starting over after an Abusive Relationship or Domestic Violence » Read Now
by Meg Kennedy Dugan, Roger R. Hock. 256 pgs.

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This book is for women who have recently left an abusive relationship and are attempting to face the challenge of putting their lives back together. During this difficult period, women who have managed to leave the relationship are faced with the scary and daunting prospect of living independently...
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This book is for women who have recently left an abusive relationship and are attempting to face the challenge of putting their lives back together. During this difficult period, women who have managed to leave the relationship are faced with the scary and daunting prospect of living independently, rebuilding self-esteem and self-worth, and learning how to establish healthy relationships in the future. Many are tempted to return to the abuser and have to mend or re-establish relationships with friends or family. This book provides accessible practical information on how to protect yourself once you've left the relationship, how to get through the difficult emotions that accompany leaving an abusive relationship, and includes exercises that are designed to help women monitor their emotional progress as they get further away from their old relationships.
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The Paradox of Hope: The Crime and Punishment of Domestic Violence, in William and Mary Law Review » Read Now
by Cheryl Hanna. 80 pgs.

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Dangerous Relationships: How to Stop Domestic Violence before It Stops You » Read Now
by Noelle Nelson. 318 pgs.

Collections: Psychology, Entire Library

Possessiveness, insensitivity, and a sudden personality change are all warning signs of a potential abuser. Dangerous Relationships will help readers recognize a potentially violent personality before it's too late. Interweaving real-life stories of four couples, Dr. Noelle Nelson highlights...
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Possessiveness, insensitivity, and a sudden personality change are all warning signs of a potential abuser. Dangerous Relationships will help readers recognize a potentially violent personality before it's too late. Interweaving real-life stories of four couples, Dr. Noelle Nelson highlights dangerous turning points in relationships and explains how readers can safely diffuse tension between their spouses, lovers, or roommate and protect themselves from abuse.
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Intimate Partner Violence: A Clinical Training Guide for Mental Health Professionals » Read Now
by Carol E. Jordan, Michael T. Nietzel, Robert Walker, T. K. Logan. 192 pgs.

Collections: Psychology, Entire Library
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Is Anyone Listening? Accountability and Women Survivors of Domestic Violence » Read Now
by Rosemary Aris, Gill Hague, Audrey Mullender. 180 pgs.

Collections: Psychology, Entire Library

This book paints an overall picture of how domestic violence is being dealt with today and how contemporary concerns about service-user participation in improving services can be put into real and lasting effect.
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The Rights of Women: The Basic ACLU Guide to Women's Rights ("Domestic Violence" begins on p. 154) » Read Now
by Susan Deller Ross, Isabelle Katz Pinzler, Deborah A. Ellis, Kary L. Moss. 335 pgs.

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Abused Men: The Hidden Side of Domestic Violence » Read Now
by Philip W. Cook. 195 pgs.

Collections: Psychology, Entire Library

When most people think of domestic violence, images of battered women or abused children come to mind. But there is another side to this issue that is not as familiar - abused men. This unique book is the first to comprehensively examine this important but neglected social issue. Author Philip Cook...
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When most people think of domestic violence, images of battered women or abused children come to mind. But there is another side to this issue that is not as familiar - abused men. This unique book is the first to comprehensively examine this important but neglected social issue. Author Philip Cook directly challenges common assumptions about how men and women behave in society. Already praised by a diverse spectrum of readers - from "Dear Abby's" Abigail Van Buren, to the nation's leading domestic violence researcher, to those in law enforcement and counseling - this work is sure to spark controversy and discussion. It offers gripping, emotional stories, self-help for victims, provocative insight into public issues, and presents a practical approach for reducing domestic violence.
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Breaking Free, Starting Over: Parenting in the Aftermath of Family Violence » Read Now
by Christina M. Dalpiaz. 232 pgs.

Collections: Psychology, Entire Library

What is often labeled "domestic violence" is, in this book, referred to as "family violence," because the emotional terrorism that infuses violence between adults affects not only the adult victims but also the children who witness the abuse. Dalpiaz shows how a caring and thoughtful parent can...
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What is often labeled "domestic violence" is, in this book, referred to as "family violence," because the emotional terrorism that infuses violence between adults affects not only the adult victims but also the children who witness the abuse. Dalpiaz shows how a caring and thoughtful parent can recognize the trauma family violence inflicts upon children, and how to help them recover and go on to live happy, violence-free childhoods.
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Violence and the Prevention of Violence (Chap. 10 "Domestic Violence and Its Prevention") » Read Now
by Leonore Loeb Adler, Florence L. Denmark. 217 pgs.

Collections: Psychology, Entire Library

Under the aegis of the two grandes dames of international studies in psychology, 23 experts examine violence in all of its multivarious forms around the world. They find that it is present in practically every society, at every socioeconomic level, and in every age group. The first group of essays...
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Under the aegis of the two grandes dames of international studies in psychology, 23 experts examine violence in all of its multivarious forms around the world. They find that it is present in practically every society, at every socioeconomic level, and in every age group. The first group of essays look at violence as a societal phenomenon--its motivational aspects as related to, for example, terrorism or machismo. The second group of essays discuss violence involving children--incest, trauma, delinquency, school violence, and the death penalty for youths. The last section looks at adult violence, particularly within the family. Marital violence, domestic violence, substance abuse, women and crime, and maltreatment of elders are all presented. The consensus of the study is that the eradication of violence is essential to a better world and is possible. Proof of its possibility is given in the concluding description of life in Ladakh, a peaceable society of Tibetans in northwestern India.
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Domestic Violence: A Handbook for Health Professionals » Read Now
by Lyn Shipway. 235 pgs.

Collections: Psychology, Entire Library

This text provides a clear introduction to the theoretical debates surrounding domestic violence and offers practical advice on possible interventions.
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The Emotionally Abusive Relationship: How to Stop Being Abused and How to Stop Abusing » Read Now
by Beverly Engel. 266 pgs.

Collections: Psychology, Entire Library

PRAISE FOR the emotionally abusive relationship
" A good, solid treatment of an insidious but all-too-common type of relationship in which the weapons are words and moods rather than the fist, but which do just as much damage. Most importantly, Ms. Engel doesn’ t just describe– she...
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PRAISE FOR the emotionally abusive relationship
" A good, solid treatment of an insidious but all-too-common type of relationship in which the weapons are words and moods rather than the fist, but which do just as much damage. Most importantly, Ms. Engel doesn’ t just describe– she shows us the way out."
– Susan Forward, Ph.D., author of Emotional Blackmail
" In this book, Beverly Engel clearly and with caring offers step-by-step strategies to stop emotional abuse. S explores the dynamics of emotional abuse, helping both victims and abusers to identify the patterns of this painful and traumatic type of abuse. This book is a guide both for individuals and for couples stuck in the tragic patterns of emotional abuse."
– Marti Loring, Ph.D., author of Emotional Abuse and coeditor of The Journal of Emotional Abuse
" This groundbreaking book succeeds in helping people stop emotional abuse by focusing on both the abuser and the abused and showing each,party what emotional abuse is, how it affects the relationship, and how to stop it. Its unique focus on the dynamic relationship makes it more likely that each person will grasp the tools for change and really use them."
– Randi Kreger, author of The Stop Walking on Eggshells Workbook and owner of BPDCentral.com
" This is a must read for anyone who identifies with being emotionally abused or emotionally abusive. Beverly Engel not only offers a detailed description of the components of emotional abuse, she goes on to offer practical suggestions for healing both for individuals and for couples."
– Steven Farmer, Ph.D., author of Adult Children ofAbusive Parents and Sacred Ceremony
PRAISE FOR BEVERLY ENGEL’ S OTHER BOOKS
For The Power of Apology
" Important insights on healing the past with new perspectives on apology."
– Gerald G. Ja
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