Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence and Abuse: [2 Volumes]

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:
Alphabetical List of Entries 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

About the Author :
Laura L. Finley, PhD, is assistant professor of sociology and criminology at Barry University, Miami Shores, FL. Her published work includes ABC-CLIO's Grading the 44th President: A Report Card on Barack Obama's First Term as a Progressive Leader, coedited with Luigi Esposito.

Review :
This extensive, timely, and highly informative publication will be a great reference for professionals, researchers, and students concentrating on the study of domestic violence and abuse, as well as broader human rights issues. It should also inspire action to end many forms of abuse. Summing Up: Highly recommended. This two-volume set provides a concise, accessible, and well-documented snapshot of the incidence, dynamics, and effects of domestic violence and abuse. An excellent collection of entries on the major topics related to domestic violence and abuse. . . . A researcher needing information on domestic violence and abuse will find this encyclopedia to be an extremely valuable resource. This will be a useful place to start discussing domestic violence.