Domestic abuse : public policy/criminal justice approaches towards child, spousal, and elderly abuse / Suman Kakar.

Author/creator Kakar, Suman, 1953-
Format Book
Publication InfoSan Francisco : Austin & Winfield, 1998.
Description526 pages ; 22 cm
Subjects
Family violence--United States.
Family violence--Government policy. --United States.
Family violence--United States. --Prevention.

Contents Violence and United States' society: a historical perspective -- Violence in homes: social and cultural norms -- Three different faces of violence in families -- General causes and consequences of violence in families -- Violence in intimate relationships -- Theories of intimate violence -- Causes of violence in intimate relationships -- Legal perspectives on intimate violence -- Violence against children -- Theories of violence against children -- Consequences of violence against children -- Criminal justice approaches to violence against children -- Violence against elderly: cause and risk -- Relationship between all types of violence -- Conclusion: future directions for research in family violence -- Appendix A. Florida coalition against domestic violence -- Appendix B. State of Florida mutual order of protection -- Appendix C. State child support enforcement offices -- Appendix D. Hotlines and other contact numbers for battered women
Local noteLittle-326767--305131039269%
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [455]-508) and index.
LCCN 97032801
ISBN1572920610 (alk. paper)
ISBN1572920602 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks HV6626.2 .K13D 1998 ✔ Available Place Hold