Death by domestic violence : preventing the murders and murder-suicides / Katherine van Wormer and Albert R. Roberts.

Author/creator Van Wormer, Katherine S.
Other author Roberts, Albert R.
Format Book
Publication InfoWestport, Conn. : Praeger, 2009.
Descriptionxi, 192 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Subjects

SeriesSocial and psychological issues, 1941-7985
Social and psychological issues. ^A790426
Contents Women and families at risk : an overview -- Risk factors for domestic homicide -- The dynamics of murder-suicide in domestic situations -- The role of alcohol and other drugs in domestic homicide / Katherine van Wormer, Alissa Mallow, and Kelly Ward -- Issues of power and control in the death of a loved one / Kelly Ward and Carolyn A. Bradley -- Portraits of life in the aftermath of domestic homicide / Marilyn Peterson Armour -- Domestic homicide worldwide / Katherine van Wormer and Woochan S. Shim -- Response of the U.S. criminal justice system -- Personal narratives of women in prison for partner homicide -- Safety plans for the prevention of intimate homicide -- Work with dangerous battering men.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2008033665
ISBN9780313354892 (alk. paper)
ISBN0313354898 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HV 6626 .V36 2009 ✔ Available Place Hold