Global Responses to Domestic Violence (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)

This volume addresses the varied response to domestic violence in a comparative, international context. The chapters are laid out in a consistent format, to cover: the nature of the domestic violence problem, theoretical explanations, the criminal justice response, as well as health care and social service interventions in each country. The intent of the book is to provide an introduction to the attitudes and responses to domestic violence in various regions, to provide meaningful comparisons and share information on best practices for different populations and regions. There are considerable variations to domestic violence approaches across cultures and regions. In some places, it is considered a "private" or "family" matter, which can help it perpetuate. At the same time, the United States' approach to domestic violence has been criticized by some as being too focused on the criminal justice system, rather than other types of interventions which aim to keep families intact. This comprehensive work aims to highlight innovative approaches from several regions, important cultural sensitivities and concerns, and provide analysis to identify the strengths and weakness of various approaches. This work will be of interest to researchers in criminology and criminal justice, as well as related fields who deal with domestic violence and violence against women, including sociology and social work, and international justice. Practitioners and policymakers will also find it informative.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Release date:	July 2017
First published:	2017
Editors:	Eve S. Buzawa • Carl G. Buzawa
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	319
Edition:	1st ed. 2017
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-56719-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Crime & criminology > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > Domestic violence
LSN:	3-319-56719-5
Barcode:	9783319567198

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