Domestic violence books

An ethnographic study of women's shelters in Parma, Italy, this book examines how local residents understand, explain,...  Read More >>

It does not include those who remain silent, or those for whom the abuse is psychological.In this concise work,...  Read More >>

Moving beyond intervention theories and practices, this reference offers practitioners and scholars alternative...  Read More >>

Teaches you that the criminal justice system may actually be making the problem of domestic violence worse. Addressing...  Read More >>

Disseminates knowledge about the various types of violence against children. Offering a psychological and sociological...  Read More >>

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Examines the consequences of welfare reform for Black women fleeing domestic violence.  Read More >>

Based on findings from six primary research studies carried out by the authors themselves, as well as other published...  Read More >>

Where is feminist state theory today? This book offers novel insights into social science debates by analyzing feminist...  Read More >>

This book links the relationship that exists between physical - and specifically sexual - violence against women,...  Read More >>

"A sequel to ""Behind Closed Doors"", this book tells the story of Jenny and her sister Kim - abusive marriage,...  Read More >>

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Violence in families and intimate relationships affects a significant proportion of the population - from very young...  Read More >>

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Domestic violence is control by one partner over another in a dating, marital or live-in relationship. Women with...  Read More >>

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Examines the causes and consequences of violence initiated by women against their partners. This book includes epidemiological...  Read More >>

Contains information on: the parenting behaviours of batterers; date rape drugs; teen sexual assault; cyber-stalking;...  Read More >>

How do you respond simultaneously to the needs of adults experiencing domestic violence and the specific needs of...  Read More >>

The first practical guide for people who want to assist a friend or loved on in her struggle to escape an abusive...  Read More >>

Expert guidance in stopping and recovering from abuse In her new book, renowned psychotherapist Beverly Engel...  Read More >>

Women who were revenge gang-raped, honour-killed, sexually harassed, branded as witches, burnt for dowry, abused...  Read More >>

Domestic violence in Asian American communities remains a rarely discussed, yet pervasive problem. With eight chapters,...  Read More >>