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Heavy Hands : An Introduction to the Crimes of Family Violence
ISBN: 9780130940964 | 0130940968
Edition: 2ndFormat: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 1/1/2003
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This book explores both the causes, consequences, and prevalence of domestic violence and the positive law enforcement response. KEY FEATURES: " This new edition includes the most current information on the Violence Against Women Act. It also discusses the legal resources for victims. In addition, new information on adolescent victims, murder-suicide, and stalking is provided. For professionals in criminal justice field.
For undergraduate-level courses in Domestic Violence, Domestic Crimes, Family Violence, and Soc... MORE
For undergraduate-level courses in Domestic Violence, Domestic Crimes, Family Violence, and Soc... MORE
I. DEFINING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRIME, PREVALENCE, AND HISTORY.
1. Violence in the Family.
2. A Global View of Family Social and Legal Relations.
2. A Global View of Family Social and Legal Relations.
II. THEORIES ON CAUSATION AND VICTIMIZATION.
3. Theories on Family Violence.
4. Survivors and the Consequences of Victimization.
4. Survivors and the Consequences of Victimization.
III. CRIME IDENTIFICATION.
IV. LEGAL AND ENFORCEMENT RESPONSES.
8. Legal Responses.
9. The Role of the Police.
10. Law Enforcement Response.
11. Associated Major Crimes: Stalking and Homicide.
9. The Role of the Police.
10. Law Enforcement Response.
11. Associated Major Crimes: Stalking and Homicide.
V. THE FUTURE.
12. Research on the Internet.
