num_pages: 408
description: While men's violence to women is an everyday culturally supported activity, this reader that men's violence can be curtailed and that women and children can be assisted effectively; that state policies and provision can be improved; and that women can actively participate in the resolution of their difficulties. Bringing together new work and key papers Home Truths About Domestic Violence provides a comprehensive overview and up-to-date account of the progress so far, and identifies what still needs to be done. Areas covered * womens experience of violence* childrens experience of violence* personal experiences of the justice system* state policies on violence in the US and UK* educational programmes and initiatives.This substantial Reader makes a significant contribution to the understanding of domestic violence from both a policy and a practice perspective. Together with its companion volume Home Truths About Child Sexual Abuse it provides an in-depth resource for a wide range of teachers, students and professionals, highlighting the diverse and complex dimensions of the problem of domestic violence.
language: English
title: Home Truths About Domestic Violence
titlecomplete: Home Truths About Domestic Violence
ratings_count: 1
publisher: Routledge