ABSTRACT

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.

chapter

Introduction

part I|42 pages

The Extent of Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence

chapter 1|18 pages

Domestic Violence

A Global Phenomenon

chapter 3|11 pages

Historical Overview of Domestic Violence

part II|61 pages

The Nature of Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence

chapter 6|14 pages

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV)

Up Close and Personal

part III|69 pages

Systems’ Responses to Domestic Violence

chapter 9|24 pages

Prosecuting Intimate Partner Violence

chapter 10|24 pages

Prevention is Better than Cure