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What led to this act of femicide, and why were his victims forgotten?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn May 2, 1963, Robert Killins, a former United Church minister, slaughtered every woman in his family but one. She (and her brother) lived to tell the story of what motivated a talented man who had been widely admired, a scholar and graduate from Queen's University, to stalk and terrorize the women in his family for almost twenty years and then murder them.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough extensive oral histories, Cook and Carson painstakingly trace the causes of a femicide in which four women and two unborn babies were murdered over the course of one bloody evening. While they situate this murderous rampage in the literature on domestic abuse and mass murders, they also explore h\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gripping true tale of a man’s spiral into murderous rage and a woman’s vulnerability — but it also explores the power of oral history and asks how childhood traumas can ever be alleviated. * Charlotte Gray, historian and bestselling author *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Castleton Massacre\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling, and meticulously researched, examination of an appalling Ontario tragedy. It is also a fascinating social history of settler families in the first half of the 20th century, and, most important, an urgent call for action regarding the many Canadian women and children who are still living with violent domestic abuse. * Jane Urquhart, award-winning author *\u003cbr\u003eLiving with this story for sixty years, Cook and Carson have restored a voice to those silenced through horrendous violence. The authors separate fact from fiction and rumour from reality as they narrate the chilling descent of a killer from jealousy and rage to madness and murder. \u003ci\u003eThe Castleton Massacre\u003c\/i\u003e will resonate in contemporary Canada where still too many women are killed by their partners. This is a story you will not soon forget. * Tim Cook, author of The Fight for History: 75 Years of Forgetting, Remembering, and Remaking Canada’s Second World War *\u003cbr\u003eCook and Carson’s account of the massacre committed by Robert Killins...illuminates the lack of supports for abused rural women and the social beliefs about men’s entitlements and women’s duties that bind women to abusers. * Elizabeth Sheehy, Professor Emerita, University of Ottawa *\u003cbr\u003eThis book makes an important and timely contribution. Detailed and sustained historical research combined with a willingness to consider the larger Canadian context in all its complexity, makes this horrifying account a must-read. Following a pandemic that led to a distressing increase in domestic violence cases, this story from many decades ago allows the reader to consider both this singular family drama and the sadly perennial aspect of domestic abuse. * Marie-Hélène Brunet, Associate Professor, University of Ottawa *\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Castleton Massacre\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling memoir that delves deeply into the family dynamics that preceded and followed an unthinkable tragedy: the slaughter of three women, a young child and two unborn babies in one dreadful evening of mayhem and murder in a small Ontario town. * Adele Matsalla *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrologue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 1 The Great Migration West, 1900–1920: The Backstory of Robert’s Family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 2 Two Canadian Families: The Killinses and the Frasers, 1920–1931\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 3 Pursuing New Paths: The 1930s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 4 Reality Strikes: 1940–1956\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 5 A Perfect Storm, 1956–1963\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 6 Murder Premeditated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 7 Aftershock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 8 Taking Stock After the Familicide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChapter 9 Gathering the Fragments: Addressing Childhood Trauma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEpilogue: Sober Reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEndnotes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dundurn Group Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48885723038039,"sku":"9781459749863","price":13.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781459749863.jpg?v=1722537466"},{"product_id":"marital-violence-in-post-independence-ireland-1922-96-a-living-tomb-for-women-9781526120113","title":"Marital Violence in Post-Independence Ireland,","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarital violence in post-independence Ireland, 1922–96 \u003c\/b\u003erepresents the first comprehensive history of marital violence in modern Ireland, from the founding of the Irish Free State in 1922 to the passage of the Domestic Violence Act and the legalisation of divorce in 1996.  Based upon extensive research of under-used court records, this groundbreaking study sheds light on the attitudes, practices, and laws surrounding marital violence in twentieth-century Ireland.  While many men beat their wives with impunity throughout this period, victims of marital violence had little refuge for at least fifty years after independence. During a time when most abused wives remained locked in violent marriages, this book explores the ways in which men, women, and children responded to marital violence.  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Chapter two discusses the importance of considering education professionals'' perspectives in the dating violence analysis, assessing their level of knowledge, training and practices on dealing with dating violence incidents. Additionally, the authors address the phenomenon of violence in young people''s intimate relationships and its close connection to a particular form of crime, known as cyberstalking, which has gained exposure and social visibility in the context of dating violence. A systematic review that analyzes the prevalence of multiple victimization in young people is presented in the penultimate chapter. The main objective of this review is to access and discuss data from the empirical literature on the prevalence and characteristics of multiple victimization in this population. 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The authors provide considerations for domestic violence prevention and intervention programs, highlighting the importance of adopting proactive and supportive attitudes in response to victims. Researchers have measured intimate partner violence and survivors' help-seeking through a variety of different instruments, making it difficult to paint a consistent picture of intimate partner violence. As such, this collection includes the results of a study comparing three measures so as to examine whether a certain measure produces a discernible pattern of results. A subsequent study analyzes the relationship between psychopathological symptomatology and intimate partner violence in a sample of 122 Portuguese women participants, 61 with a judiciary victim status and 61 without this status. To avoid discrepancies between medical reporting and the reconstruction of sex crimes, it is crucial to use strategies which focus not only on technical aspects of evidence collection, but also on the way the victim's story will be recorded. Women most commonly experience violence victimisation by someone close to them. Therapeutic work with victims\/survivors of intimate partner violence may range from immediate crisis intervention to long-term support. The award winning PAWS FOR EMPOWERMENT program in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is discussed, as well as the successes and challenges the program has faced in rescuing and training shelter dogs to serve as canine advocates. A qualitative study is presented which aims to further our understanding of how domestic violence between intimate partners can affect maternal parenting. The sample used comprised 15 mothers and victims of domestic violence, focusing on understanding how they conceive of their role as a parent. The authors go on to explore the extent to which domestic violence is regulated in Indonesia, and the extent to which such regulation is implemented. This compilation also examines how the practice of forced marriage arrangements creates vulnerabilities for girls and young women. Accordingly, a discussion is provided concerning differences and similarities between the concepts of arranged and forced marriage, and its relationship to sexual trafficking. The authors summarize findings on the association between cyber dating abuse and offline dating violence in a sample of 145 Portuguese adolescents and young adults. Additionally, a review of the literature on the phenomenon of multiple child and youth victimization is carried out, addressing the main risk factors, the implications for the development of children and young people, and guidelines for intervention. The impact that community violence exposure has on youth is assessed, accompanied with practical proposals for prevention. The concept of community violence and the different types of violence and crimes that could be involved are examined, mapping the prevalence of youth affected by this type of violence. Accordingly, to develop appropriate helpful responses to victims of violence and crime, it is particularly relevant to assess people's perceptions, to be aware of their victimization experiences and to identify their needs. 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Victims of abuse often suffer from chronic physical and mental health issues, which impede their participation in the labour market. 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