Policing Domestic Violence: Experiments and Dilemmas

By Lawrence W. Sherman, Dennis P. Rogan, Janell D. Schmidt

Book Overview

Sherman examines the policy of mandatory arrest for domestic violence operated in Wisconsin. He concludes that it is in itself an inadequate response to the problem, especially among the poorer... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0029287316
• ISBN13: 9780029287316
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: Free Pr
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.5" x 6.5"

Customer Reviews

Everyone involved with the criminal justice system needs to read this book

The book documents the concerns of many that public policy is often based on ideology and not evidence based science. This book may be the most unappreciated books of its genre. My simple suggestion is, if you care about domestic violence and its intersection with the criminal justice system, read this book!