Responding to Domestic Violence: The Integration of Criminal Justice and Human Services, 6th Edition

A fresh look at the response to domestic violence in the United States today by experts in their field. Responding to Domestic Violence explores the response to domestic and intimate partner violence by the criminal justice system as well as public and non-profit social service and health care agencies. After providing a brief theoretical overview of the causes of domestic violence and its prevalence in society, the expert author team covers such key topics as barriers to intervention, variations in arrest practices, the role of state and federal legislation, and case prosecution. Focusing on both survivors and offenders, the book provides a thorough exploration of modern strategies to address the realities and needs of all survivors. The new edition offers new chapters on Special Populations at Risk, Victim Services, Coercive Control, Intimate Partner Stalking, and Civil and Criminal Protection Orders. All remaining chapters have been substantially or completely rewritten to reflect the growing body of research in the field.Responding to Domestic Violence: The Integration of Criminal Justice and Human Services 6th Edition is written by Eve S. Buzawa; Carl G. Buzawa; Barbara J. Hart and published by SAGE Publications, Inc. ISBNs for Responding to Domestic Violence are 9781544351292, 1544351291 and the print ISBNs are 9781544351278, 1544351275. Additional ISBNs include 9781544351285, 9781544351308.