Domestic Violence: A Reference Handbook

By Margi Laird McCue

This timely volume provides accurate, up-to-date information on all phases of domestic violence, from root causes to prevention and education.

Domestic violence is put in historical context as a pervasive problem in most societies. The aspects discussed in Domestic Violence include myths and statistics, effects of domestic violence on children, important legal cases and court actions, programs for victims and abusers, and a state-by-state directory of leading agencies and organizations.

The book deals primarily with the issue of male violence against women, though it also contains information on same-sex battering, elder abuse, abuse of the disabled, and abuse of men by women. This work is an indispensable reference work for students, teachers, shelter staffs, and legislators, as well as social workers and mental health professionals.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 087436762X
• ISBN13: 9780874367621
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Length: 255 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.2" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

An excellent pick for high school to college-level collecti

Joining others in the 'Contemporary World Issues' series is a newly updated edition of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE which focuses on criminal justice, social influences, cultural differences, and other factors affecting the evolution of domestic violence. From law enforcement and health care system restrictions to human rights documents, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE is an excellent pick for high school to college-level collections strong in social issues discussions. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch