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Overcoming Domestic Violence by Myra Taylor (Editor); Julie Ann Pooley; Robert S. Taylor
ISBN: 9781633219564
Publication Date: 2014-01-01
"This book presents a range of interesting and diverse papers in order to demonstrate the importance and need for intervention programs that deal with the harmful effects that domestic violence causes to primary and secondary victims as well as to perpetrators. These papers reveal that the traditional within family home male-upon-female definitional understanding of domestic violence in the modern needs era to be broadened to include such experiences as dating violence, LGBT intimate partner violence and the childhood witnessing of domestic violence, to name but a few."
Hearing Young People Talk about Witnessing Domestic Violence by Susan Collis; Gill Hague (Foreword by)
ISBN: 9781849053785
Publication Date: 2012-12-15
"At least 750,000 children a year worldwide witness domestic violence. These children grow up with an increased risk of developing symptoms associated with trauma and behavioural and mental health problems. This book explores the cases of five young people who have been victims of domestic violence."
Intimate Partner Violence by Elizabeth A. Mansley
ISBN: 9781593323738
Publication Date: 2009-09-01
"Mansley examines how race and class impact the construction of masculinity as demonstrated through men's accounts of intimate partner violence."

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Domestic Violence by Lettie L. Lockhart; Fran S. Danis (Editor)
ISBN: 9780231140270
Publication Date: 2010-02-04
“...Experts working with twelve unique groups of domestic abuse survivors provide the latest research on their populations and use a case study approach to demonstrate culturally sensitive intervention strategies. Chapters focus on African Americans, Native Americans, Latinas, Asian and Pacific Island communities, persons with disabilities, immigrants and refugees, women in later life, LGBT survivors, and military families. They address domestic violence in rural environments and among teens, as well as the role of religion in shaping attitudes and behavior."
Disabled Women and Domestic Violence by Ravi K. Thiara; Gill Hague; Ruth Bashall; Brenda Ellis; Audrey Mullender; Nicola Harwin (Foreword by)
ISBN: 9781849050081
Publication Date: 2011-12-15
"Domestic violence is encountered by disabled women more frequently than non-disabled women, yet disabled womenare less likely to receive appropriate services, and there has been little research on their experiences and how this problem can be addressed. This book, drawing on the first UK national study of disabled women who have suffered domesticviolence, highlights the experiences of these women, the nature of the violence perpetrated against them, and the seriousness and range of its impacts."
A Typology of Domestic Violence by Michael P. Johnson
ISBN: 9781555537418
Publication Date: 2010-09-01
"Domestic violence, a serious and far-reaching social problem, has generated two key debates among researchers. The first debate is about gender and domestic violence...The second major debate involves how many women are abused each year by their partners. Estimates range from two to six million...This volume begins the work of theorizing forms of domestic violence, a crucial first step to a better understanding of these phenomena among scholars, social scientists, policy makers, and service providers."
Drinking among Female Victims of Intimate Partner Violence by Sonya B. Norman
ISBN: 9781617613326
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
"This book reviews the problems commonly associated with IPV, psychosocial treatments designed to help IPV victims, and research regarding the relationship between drinking and IPV."

Rebuilding Lives after Domestic Violence by Hilary Abrahams
ISBN: 9781843109617
Publication Date: 2010-05-15
"Rebuilding Lives after Domestic Violence examines in-depth the long-term outcomes for women who have suffered domestic violence and abuse, based on interviews conducted over seven years. Through these interviews the author reveals the factors which help or hinder a successful transition from abusive relationship to independent living. The women interviewed provide an insight into the lengthy and difficult process of rebuilding their lives, and offer messages and advice to those working with women who have endured similar experiences."
Domestic Violence and the Law in Colonial and Postcolonial Africa by Emily S. Burrill (Editor); Richard L. Roberts (Editor); Elizabeth Thornberry (Editor)
ISBN: 9780821419281
Publication Date: 2010-09-14
"Domestic Violence and the Law in Colonial and Postcolonial Africa reveals the ways in which domestic space and domestic relationships take on different meanings in African contexts that extend the boundaries of family obligation, kinship, and dependency. The term domestic violence encompasses kin-based violence, marriage-based violence, gender-based violence, as well as violence between patrons and clients who shared the same domestic space."
No More Secrets by Janice L. Ristock
ISBN: 9781135956356
Publication Date: 2002-01-01
"...Although one in four gay and lesbian couples are affected by domestic violence, the problem has remained hidden for several reasons. By giving voice to the victims, Ristock helps women to address violence by breaking silences, sharing secrets, and naming the forms of abuse."
Gendered Justice by Venessa Garcia; Patrick McManimon
ISBN: 9780742566439
Publication Date: 2011-01-16
"Gendered Justice takes a unique, multi-layered look at the various elements that factor into our understanding of domestic violence and how the criminal justice system handles situations of domestic violence. The book focuses primarily on the role of gender, but also considers socio-economic status, race, age, education, and the relationship between the victim and criminal." WARNING: The cover art for this book could be triggering for those with a history of physical abuse or assault.

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