Each year, about 33 percent of all women and 3 percent of all
men murdered in the United States, are killed by a so-called
intimate, a spouse, partner, or lover. Nationwide, murder by an
intimate is the number one cause of death for pregnant women. And
murder by an intimate is not just an American problem. A European
task force recently found domestic violence accounts for 25 percent
of all homicides in London, and 35 percent across England and
Wales. In this timely book, van Wormer and Roberts describe the
problem, and what they have seen and heard on the front lines with
both women and men who have escaped domestic violence that was
escalating toward deadly levels. The text examines not only the
psychology of the batterer but of domestic murder, and domestic
murder-suicide. Drawn from the experience and insights of these two
widely-known social workers, the text includes a safety plan for
those at risk and a chapter providing narratives of women in prison
for killing their abusive husband or partner.
Drawing on the experience and insights of these two widely-known
social workers, "Death by Domestic Violence" separates domestic
violence myths and facts, explains the traumatic bonding that
occurs between batterer and victim, and details how one facet of
the solution could be school-based interventions and education. The
book culminates with recommendations for further reduction of harm
and a safety plan for those at risk.
General
Imprint: |
Praeger Publishers Inc
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Series: |
Social and Psychological Issues: Challenges and Solutions |
Release date: |
November 2008 |
First published: |
November 2008 |
Authors: |
Katherine Van Wormer
• Albert R. Roberts
|
Dimensions: |
235 x 156 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
208 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-313-35489-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
General
|
LSN: |
0-313-35489-8 |
Barcode: |
9780313354892 |
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