Background and history
A global overview
Risk of victimization
Understanding abusers
Insights from criminology theory
Effects on victims
Criminal justice interventions
Services for victims
Prevention programs
History of efforts to end domestic violence in the United States
Current issues
References
Problems, controversies, and solutions
Introduction
Do athletes commit more sexual assault and domestic violence
Are men abused as frequently as women
Which groups are disproportionally victimized and why
What happens when abuse occurs within progressive groups or organizations
Should domestic violence be automatic grounds for asylum or refugee status
Should children be removed from abusive homes
What is the connection between pet abuse and domestic violence
Is arming victims of domestic violence an appropriate intervention to stop abuse
Should domestic violence offenders be allowed to own firearms
What role does mass media play in domestic violence
Are restraining orders a good way to protect victims
Do mandatory arrest policies in domestic violence cases work
Is a feminist perspective the best approach to domestic violence advocacy
What is the role of health-care professionals in domestic violence cases
Is the shelter model of domestic violence services the best way to help victims
What role can self-defense classes play in efforts to prevent sexual or domestic violence
How accurate is battered woman syndrome
How effective are batterer intervention programs
References
Perspectives
Introduction
Why I am an advocate against domestic violence in the Bahamas: we must continue to strive
Moving on from dating violence
Rolling with the punches
Abuse from a male survivor's perspective
Why I volunteer with victims of domestic violence
Abuse is everywhere, but we can stop it
A counselor's perspective
How abuse can turn you into something you're not and how to reclaim yourself
Profiles
People
Organizations
References
Data and documents
Resources
Chronology.