Domestic Violence and Criminal Justice

Introduction

Part 1: The Extent of Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence

Chapter 1: Domestic Violence: A Global Phenomenon

Chapter 2: Measuring Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence

Chapter 3: Historical Overview of Domestic Violence

Chapter 4: Theories of Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence

Part 2: The Nature of Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence

Chapter 5: A Lifetime of Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence

Chapter 6: Intimate Partner Violence (IPV): Up Close and Personal

Chapter 7: Intimate Partner Violence within the LGBTQ+ Community

Chapter 8: Victim Services and Domestic Violence Shelters

Part 3: Systems' Responses to Domestic Violence

Chapter 9: Policing Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence

Chapter 10: Domestic Violence During the Era of COVID-19

Chapter 11: Prosecuting Intimate Partner Violence

Chapter 12: Prevention is Better than Cure

Appendix A: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2016, by The President of The United States of America

Appendix B: A Resource Guide for the Elderly

Appendix C: Mandatory Arrest Policy in Action: The State of Wisconsin

Appendix D: National Programs Involved in the Prevention of Domestic Violence

Appendix E: Films that Feature Domestic Violence

Appendix F: List of Commonly Used Risk Assessment Tools

Glossary of Common Terms Related to Domestic Violence