ABSTRACT
Introduction .........................................................................................................116 Understanding Domestic Violence ...................................................................116 Interpretation .......................................................................................................117 Definition ............................................................................................................ 120 Measurement....................................................................................................... 122 Prevalence ............................................................................................................ 124 Explaining Domestic Violence ......................................................................... 125 International Research and Responses to Domestic Violence ..................... 127 Prevention ........................................................................................................... 130 Conclusion .......................................................................................................... 137 Glossary of Key Terms ....................................................................................... 139 Discussion Questions ........................................................................................ 140 Suggested Reading ............................................................................................. 140 Recommended Web Links ................................................................................ 140 References .............................................................................................................141
