Domestic Violence

by Haugen, David M.

• ISBN13: 9780737722253
• ISBN10: 0737722258
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-09-13
• Publisher: Greenhaven Pr

Summary

Reported incidents of violence between domestic partners has decreased in recent years, but the problem remains a serious issue for society as well as those who still live in abusive relationships. This volume examines the prevalence of domestic violence in America, its causes, and its remedies.

Table of Contents

Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints?	10	(3)
Introduction	13	(5)
Is Domestic Violence a Serious Problem?
Chapter Preface	18	(2)
Domestic Violence Is a Serious Problem	20	(7)
Denise Kindschi Gosselin
Domestic Violence Is Not a Serious Problem	27	(8)
Charles E. Corry
Domestic Violence Against Men Is a Serious Problem	35	(5)
Tara Rempel
Domestic Violence Against Men Is Exaggerated	40	(7)
Christine Wicker
Domestic Violence Is a Serious Problem for Homosexuals	47	(8)
Linda M. Peterman
Charlotte G. Dixon
Domestic Violence Is Decreasing	55	(13)
Amy Farmer
Jill Tiefenthaler
Periodical Bibliography	64	(2)
What Causes Domestic Violence?
Chapter Preface	66	(2)
Patriarchy Causes Domestic Violence	68	(8)
Amy J. Marin
Nancy Felipe Russo
Patriarchy Does Not Cause Domestic Violence	76	(6)
Charles E. Corry
Alcohol Contributes to Domestic Violence	82	(12)
Kenneth E. Leonard
Brian M. Quigley
Alcohol Does Not Contribute to Domestic Violence	94	(10)
Theresa M. Zubretsky
Karla M. Digirolamo
Domestic Violence Has Many Causes	104	(15)
Rachel Jewkes
Periodical Bibliography	115	(2)
Are Legal Remedies Effective in Curbing Domestic Violence?
Chapter Preface	117	(2)
Batterer Prevention Programs Are Effective	119	(6)
Larry W. Bennett
Oliver Williams
Batterer Prevention Programs May Be Ineffective	125	(6)
Mandatory Reporting Is Effective	131	(6)
Hillary Larkin
Nancy O'Malley
Mandatory Reporting Should Be Reconsidered	137	(10)
Michael A. Rodriguez
Periodical Bibliography	143	(2)
How Can Social Services Reduce Domestic Violence?
Chapter Preface	145	(2)
Medical Professionals Should Screen Patients for Domestic Abuse	147	(7)
Mallika Punukollu
Screening Patients for Domestic Abuse Is Ineffective	154	(8)
Jean Ramsay
Couples Counseling Can Reduce Domestic Violence	162	(7)
Sandra M. Stith
Karen H. Rosen
Eric E. McCollum
Couples Counseling Does Not Reduce Domestic Violence	169	(5)
Khurram Saeed
Periodical Bibliography	173	(1)
For Further Discussion	174	(2)
Organizations to Contact	176	(4)
Bibliography of Books	180	(2)
Index	182