Violence and Maltreatment in Intimate Relationships describes the magnitude, risk factors, and consequences of intimate violence. The text offers a multidisciplinary focus that examines traditional areas of interpersonal violence as well as forms of intimate abuse outside the family. Addressing intimate relationship violence across the developmental lifespan, the
Second Edition offers a mix of historical and contemporary perspectives, as well as personal stories and high-profile cases to provide readers with ample opportunity for application of the explanations, research, and data. The authors discuss the professional and social response to violence and maltreatment in intimate relationships (VMIR) to further the understanding of how to treat victims and how to prevent future intimate violence.
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Spis treści
List of Abbreviations
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Authors
Chapter 1 • History and Definitions of Intimate Violence and Maltreatment
Introduction
Estimating the Scope of the Problem
Intimate Violence and Maltreatment as a Social Construction
The Discovery of Childhood and the Recognition of Child Abuse
The Women’s Rights Movement, the Rise of Feminism, and the Recognition of Intimate Partner Violence
Other Sometimes Forgotten Victims
Defining “Violence” and “Maltreatment” and “Intimate Relationships”
Social Policy: Prevention and Intervention
Chapter 2 • Methods and Perspectives in Violence and Maltreatment in Intimate Relationships
An Explanatory Context
Measurement Issues: The Funnel Metaphor
Important Data Sets and Self-Report Survey Instruments
Methodological Issues: Conducting Better Research
Chapter 3 • Child Physical Abuse
Case History: Kevin Fell Off His Razor
Scope of the Problem
Risk Factors Associated With Child Physical Abuse
Consequences Associated With Child Physical Abuse
Intervention and Prevention of Child Physical Abuse
Chapter 4 • Child Sexual Abuse
Case History: Sashim’s Secret
Scope of the Problem
Risk Factors Associated With Child Sexual Abuse
Consequences Associated With Child Sexual Abuse
Intervention and Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse
Chapter 5 • Child Neglect
Case History: Will and Mark: “Where Are the Parents?”
Scope of the Problem
Risk Factors Associated With Child Neglect
Consequences Associated With Child Neglect
Intervention and Prevention of Child Neglect
Chapter 6 • Child Psychological Maltreatment
Case History: Tough Love or Child Psychological Maltreatment?
Scope of the Problem
Risk Factors Associated With Child Psychological Maltreatment
Consequences Associated With Child Psychological Maltreatment
Intervention and Prevention of Child Psychological Maltreatment
Chapter 7 • Abuse in Adolescent and Emerging Adult Relationships: Peer Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Dating Violence, and Stalking
Case History: Troy “Likes” Tonya
Peer Sexual Harassment
Rape and Sexual Assault
Teen Dating Violence and Stalking
Chapter 8 • Intimate Partner Violence in Adult Relationships: Focusing on Victims
Case History: Shelby and Marcus: A Deadly Outcome
Scope of the Problem
Risk Factors Associated With IPV Victimization
Consequences of IPV for Victims
Interventions and Prevention of IPV Focusing on Victims
Chapter 9 • Intimate Partner Violence in Adult Relationships: Focusing on Perpetrators
Case History: Maria and Victor: “I Am Not a Batterer!”
Scope of the Problem
Risk Factors Associated With IPV Perpetration
Intervention and Prevention of IPV Perpetration
Chapter 10 • Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities and the Elderly
Intimate Abuse of People With Disabilities
Case History: Julie’s Dilemma
Intimate Abuse of the Elderly
Case History: Marjorie Becomes a Parent Again at Age 68
Chapter 11 • Societal Responses to Violence and Maltreatment in Intimate Relationships: Some Concluding Thoughts
VMIR Rates Are Declining!
What Do We Value?
What Can We Do?
Glossary
References
O autorze
Claire M. Renzetti, Ph D, is the Judi Conway Patton Endowed Chair in the Center for Research on Violence Against Women, and Professor and Chair of the Sociology Department at the University of Kentucky. She is editor of the international, interdisciplinary journal, Violence Against Women; co-editor with Jeffrey Edleson of the Interpersonal Violence book series for Oxford University Press; and editor of the Gender and Justice book series for University of California Press. She has authored or edited 25 books as well as numerous book chapters and articles in professional journals. Much of her research has focused on the violent victimization experiences of socially and economically marginalized women. Her current research includes studies examining the relationship between religiosity and intimate partner violence perpetration, an evaluation of a horticultural therapy program at a shelter for battered women, and a study of potential jurors’ prototypes of sex trafficking victims and perpetrators. She has held elected and appointed leadership positions in national and regional professional organizations, and has been honored with awards for her work to improve the quality of life and the health and safety of women.
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