The war against domestic violence /

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Imprint:Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis, c2010.
Description:xxxi, 323 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7988638
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Other authors / contributors:Ross, Lee E., 1958-
ISBN:9781439800485 (alk. paper)
1439800480 (alk. paper)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of Contents:
  • Acknowledgments
  • The Editor
  • The Contributors
  • Introduction
  • List of Abbreviations
  • Part I.
  • 1. An Overview of Intimate Partner Violence Among Latinos
  • 2. Domestic Violence in the African American Community: Moving Forward to End Abuse
  • 3. Domestic Violence in Asian Cultures
  • 4. Domestic Violence Among Native Americans
  • 5. Domestic Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Part II.
  • 6. Physical Child Abuse, Neglect, and Domestic Violence: A Case Studies Approach
  • 7. The Response of Child Welfare Agencies to Domestic Violence
  • 8. The Connection Between Domestic Violence and Homelessness
  • 9. The Relationship Between Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence
  • 10. Domestic Violence in Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons: Populations at Risk
  • 11. Spouse Violence Among Police Officers: Work-Family Linkages
  • Part III.
  • 12. Domestic Violence Policy: Navigating a Path of Obstacles
  • 13. Civil Protection Orders Against Domestic Violence: The Fight Against Domestic Violence by Orange County, Florida
  • 14. Prosecuting Domestic Violence Cases: Issues and Concerns
  • 15. Defending Individuals Charged With Domestic Violence
  • 16. Court-Ordered Treatment Programs: An Evaluation of Batterers Anonymous
  • 17. Community Supervision of Domestic Violence Offenders: Where We Are and Where We Need to Go
  • 18. Restorative Approaches to Domestic Violence: The Cornerposts in Action
  • 19. Creating and Executing an Applied Interdisciplinary Campaign for Domestic Violence Prevention
  • Index