When Violence Begins at Home : A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Ending Domestic Abuse

by Wilson, Ed.D, K. J.

• ISBN13: 9780897934558
• ISBN10: 0897934555
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-11-30
• Publisher: Hunter House

Summary

Since its initial publication, this far-reaching reference has provided professionals and victims of abuse with guidance on everything from indicators of an abusive relationship to domestic violence legislation, from antiburnout tips for helpers to advice on leaving an abusive partner.

This updated edition addresses new research and programs, adding information on date rape drugs, stalking, cyber-stalking, pregnancy and domestic violence, and the effectiveness of batterer intervention programs. Current controversial social and legal issues such as mutual battering, child welfare and "failure to protect" policies, child custody and visitation rights for batterers, mandatory arrests, and welfare reform are also covered.

Two new chapters devote attention to domestic violence in the military and to the challenging and rewarding role of those who work with battered women and their children.

New resources have been included to reflect the ever-evolving wealth of books, web sites, and agencies available to both helpers and those in need.

Author Biography

K. J. Wilson, Ed.D., is both an advocate for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and a social change activist. She has over sixteen years experience in the field of violence against women. Co-founder, and past co-chair, of the Austin (Texas) Metropolitan Ministries Task Force on Family Violence, Dr. Wilson also served for 5 years on the Texas Council on Family Violence Conference Committee which organizes and implements a yearly statewide conference on family violence. Currently serving as an adjunct professor with the University of Maryland (University College), Dr. Wilson is also a consultant and trainer for various universities, grassroots and non-profit programs throughout the U.S. Dr. Wilson provides presentations and workshops on a variety of topics including violence against women, self-care, advocacy, and empowerment, and a is a contributing author in Family Violence: Current Controversies (Greenhaven, 2001.) A devoted advocate for survivors of violence, Dr. Wilson is herself a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault. Her presentations, workshops, and writing reflect almost two decades of work and research, as well as her own intimate understanding. She lives in Texas.

Table of Contents

Quick Contents	ix
Foreword	x
Del Martin
Preface	xvii
Debbie Tucker
Acknowledgments	xxiv
Introduction	1	(5)
The Dynamics of Abusive Relationships	6	(26)
The Effects of Family Violence on Children	32	(14)
Teen Dating Violence	46	(22)
The Intimate Relationship Between Substance Abuse and Domestic Violence	68	(14)
Battered Women and the Legal System	82	(21)
Living Underground	103	(17)
The Oppression That Binds: Barriers to Living Violence Free	120	(32)
For Friends, Family, and Loved Ones: When Someone You Know Is Being Hurt	152	(12)
Domestic Violence and the Workplace	164	(18)
Battered Women's Health: The Response of the Medical Community	182	(19)
Battered Women and Communities of Faith	201	(17)
Domestic Violence and the Military	218	(16)
Creating a Community Response to Domestic Violence	234	(15)
Intervention Strategies for Battered Women and Their Children	249	(10)
Advocacy and Empowerment for Battered Women	259	(20)
Intervention and Prevention Programs for Batterers	279	(10)
Loving Ourselves: Self-Care for Helpers	289	(16)
The National Domestic Violence Hotline	305	(6)
Conclusion	311	(1)
Appendix I: A History of Violence Against Women	312	(35)
Appendix II: A Personalized Safety Plan	347	(9)
Appendix III: Diagrama de Igualdad y Diagrama del Poder y Control (Spanish-language versions of the Equality Wheel and the Power and Control Wheel)	356	(2)
Notes	358	(43)
Resources	401	(36)
Index	437