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Heavy Hands : An Introduction to the Crimes of Family Violence

by: Gosselin, Denise Kindschi

Heavy Hands : An Introduction to the Crimes of Family Violence

by: Gosselin, Denise Kindschi

ISBN 13:
9780130940964
ISBN 10:
0130940968
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/01/2003
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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Summary

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.

I. DEFINING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CRIME, PREVALENCE, AND HISTORY.

1. Violence in the Family.
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.

III. CRIME IDENTIFICATION.

5. Dynamics of Partner Violence.
6. Recognizing Child Abuse.
7. The Identification of Elder Abuse.

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.

V. THE FUTURE.

12. Research on the Internet.

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