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Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence and Abuse
[2 volumes]
Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence and Abuse
[2 volumes]
Description
This comprehensive, two-volume work examines domestic abuse in the United States and worldwide, providing research, personal stories, and primary documents that reveal the extent of the problem.
An estimated 1,300 to 1,800 Americans are murdered by intimate partners each year. Far from being a problem that only impacts women, domestic violence hurts society as a whole both socially as well as financially, with an estimated direct and indirect cost of nearly $6 billion annually in the United States. This book provides a timely and thorough reference for educators, students, scholars and activists seeking to better understand the global issue of domestic abuse. The entries document the history of the domestic violence prevention movement, provide explanations for abuse, identify warning signs of hidden abuse, describe types of victims and offenders, and supply information on interventions and prevention programs. Written by an array of experts in the field, the book also integrates the personal stories of survivors and addresses abuse as a global issue by covering topics such as acid attacks and female genital mutilation.
Table of Contents
Topical List of Entries
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Timeline of Significant Events Related to Domestic Violence and Abuse
Encyclopedia Entries
Appendix 1: Primary Documents
1. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
2. Report of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights re: Jessica Lenahan (Gonzales) et al. v. United States
3. Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000
4. Violence Against Women Act
Appendix 2: State, National, and International Organizations Related to Domestic Abuse
Glossary
Recommended Resources: Books, Journals, Articles, and Videos
About the Editor and Contributors
Index
Product details
| Published | 16 Jul 2013 |
|---|---|
| Format | Ebook (PDF) |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 992 |
| ISBN | 9781610690027 |
| Imprint | ABC-CLIO |
| Illustrations | 29 bw illus |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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