NCJ Number
185753
Editor(s)
Tamara L. Roleff
Date Published
2000
Length
176 pages
Annotation
This collection of opposing viewpoints on various facets of domestic violence represents the opinions of experts, policymakers, and concerned citizens on the nature of domestic violence and its effects on victims.
Abstract
The book contains four chapters, the first of which addresses whether domestic violence is a serious problem, female violence against men, and domestic violence against gays. The second chapter considers factors that contribute to domestic violence, including alcohol abuse, patriarchal customs, and the sports culture. The third chapter looks at whether legal remedies against domestic violence are effective, with emphasis on the Violence Against Women Act, mandatory arrest laws, and restraining orders. The fourth chapter discusses how society can help domestic violence victims, specifically therapy programs for batterers and welfare reform. References, tables, and figures