ABSTRACT
Providing a comprehensive overview of domestic violence across all racial/ethnic groups, this book explores topics rarely discussed in other domestic violence texts and identifies barriers that discourage victims from reporting abuse. It presents varied perspectives from both academics and professionals, outlines prosecution and defense strategies, and supplies a balanced critique of mandatory arrest policies. This new edition has been fully revised and includes new topics that explore religion and domestic violence and problems that are encountered when a victim seeks police help.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|74 pages
Domestic Violence Across Cultures
chapter 4|14 pages
Domestic Violence Among African Americans
part II|129 pages
Special Topics in Domestic Violence
chapter 10|12 pages
Domestic Violence Among Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons
part III|141 pages
Criminal and Civil Responses to Domestic Violence