Responding to Domestic Violence

A fresh look at the response to domestic violence in the United States today by experts in their field.

Responding to Domestic Violenceexplores the response to domestic and intimate partner violence by the criminal justice system as well aspublic and non-profitsocial service and health care agencies. After providing a brief theoretical overview of the causes of domestic violence and its prevalence in society, the expert author team covers such key topics as barriers to intervention, variations in arrest practices, the role of state and federal legislation, and case prosecution. Focusing on both survivors and offenders, the book provides a thorough exploration of modern strategies to addressthe realities and needs of all survivors. The new edition offers new chapters onSpecial Populations at Risk, Victim Services, Coercive Control, Intimate Partner Stalking, and Civil and Criminal Protection Orders. All remaining chapters have been substantially or completely rewritten to reflect the growing body of research in the field.