Domestic abuse Books

Book SynopsisThe problem of domestic violence and partner abuse knows no bounds, can affect anyone, and when kept silent and in the dark can become deadly. Hon. John Leventhal presided over the Brooklyn Felony Domestic Violence Court, the first felony domestic violence part in the nation, since it opened in June 1996 until he was elevated to the appellate court January 2008. While domestic violence has greater social and legal visibility today then it did in the past, the problem still remains a massive and ongoing crisis. My Partner, My Enemy brings truth and reality to a matter that desperately needs to be addressed. So how do we help reduce and eliminate intimate partner abuse, especially when the public knows so little and much goes unreported? By exploring the severity of the problem through true case studies of violent and abusive men, and their motivations, Leventhal successfully brings to light the problem and ways to help.Trade ReviewAs the presiding judge of the Brooklyn Domestic Violence Court (the first of its kind in the nation when it opened in 1996), author Leventhal certainly knows his stuff. Startling statistics immediately draw readers in—a woman is beaten by her domestic partner every 15 seconds in the U.S., accounting for at least four million reported incidents against women every year. Domestic violence is a crime 'committed across all strata of the population,' and certainly the cases presented by Leventhal reflect that. This is an important book in its field. . . . It’s clear that books like this are needed to raise awareness. * Publishers Weekly *Leventhal's wisdom on the subject [presented in his book My Partner, My Enemy: An Unflinching View of Domestic Violence and New Ways to Protect Victims], is available to a new generation of domestic violence judges and practitioners. And wise he is....The details in these stories initially seem overwhelming.... But those thoughts quickly pass because it is the details of repeated battering incidents, with their escalating and sickening level of violence that gives the book its strength. * New York Law Journal *Justice Leventhal has brought the reader into his courtroom and exposed us to the true life tales of people at a most difficult time of their life. It is story after story of domestic brutality whose existence we should all be are of, and who better to tell it than the judge who first witnessed it all and had to make the tough decision for almost 12 years? Case after case is recounted in sufficient detail to understand how difficult it must be to administer justice in such a court.... These stories will hold your attention and arouse your sympathy, especially when there may not always be a happy ending.... This book is a quick but disquieting read and is recommended to lawyers even if this is not their field of practice. * NYSBA One on One *After seven-plus decades as a female and twenty five-plus years a judge (fifteen of them Chief Judge) of a court system that annually sees thousands of domestic violence cases, I am astounded that My Partner, My Enemy by Judge John Leventhal should have been such a gripping, emotional, heart-wrenching education in the scourge of domestic violence. Yes, the statistics are impressive, but there is no substitute for actually meeting the participants – victims, batterers, families – who Judge Leventhal powerfully brings to life as he tells a wide variety of tragic stories. They give true meaning to the gratitude we feel for what’s been accomplished, and the genuine urgency for us all to do much more. The answer to ‘What’s the solution?’ begins with ‘Read this book.’ -- Judith S. Kaye, Former Chief Judge of the State of New YorkMy Partner, My Enemy is a very important book. As far as I know, Justice Leventhal is the first Judge to share his experience deciding domestic violence cases, and his insights and eyewitness accounts are gripping and important. Also very significant is the set of recommendations Leventhal makes for change in addressing this so-serious and so-difficult problem. It is also heartening to see more and more influential male voices speaking up for gender justice and against violence against women, and feminism should welcome such advocates. -- Naomi Wolf, Phd, co-founder of The Woodhull Institute for Ethical Leadership, noted feminist and bestselling author of The Beauty Myth and The End of AmericaJudge Leventhal has not only written a timely and important book, but it's also a page-turning true crime thriller. The well-written tales he tells are utterly compelling and all the more chilling because they are true. This is a gritty, hard-driving book that kept me up reading well into the night. I couldn't put it down. -- Howard Blum, NY Times bestselling author of American Lightning and Dark InvasionMy Partner, My Enemy is a painful read but it is a must read for anyone wanting to understand the devastating reality of domestic violence. My Partner, My Enemy captures graphically the terror, pain, and humiliation inflicted upon families by the ravages of violence. Having spent much of my career working to reform the justice system’s response to domestic and sexual violence, I am accustomed to hearing these questions: Why didn’t she leave? Why didn’t she seek legal protection? What in the world goes through the mind of a batterer? Justice Leventhal’s book helps to answer these questions by sharing stories of the real-life drama which played out every day in his courtroom and, tragically, in families across America. -- Bonnie J. Campbell, Former Iowa Attorney General and First Director of the Office on Violence Against Women of the U.S. Department of JusticeMy Partner, My Enemy is an important and thoughtful book. Justice John Leventhal is a deeply caring judge who handled many domestic violence cases in a specialized court at the trial level in New York. His commitment to and concern with the complex issues of domestic violence is impressive. This book is an especially useful read for other judges who handle domestic violence cases. -- Elizabeth M. Schneider, Rose L. Hoffer Professor of Law, Brooklyn Law School; author of Battered Women and Feminist Lawmaking (2000), co-author of Domestic Violence and the Law: Theory and Practice (2013)As a co-founder of the NYS Coalition against Domestic Violence and the founding director of the first ‘batterer program’ in New York State, I love this powerful, truth telling book. Judge John Leventhal exposes case after case of the brutality and torture of intimate partners, perpetrated by domestic violence offenders who have appeared in his court. He does not embellish. He simply writes it as it was, in a manner that is remarkably readable and deeply impactful. The horror of these felony cases clarifies how far we have come and, at the same time, how much further we must go. I see this new book as a must read for judges and advocates alike, as well as for everyone else who wants an educated vision of what it will take to bring an end to the epidemic of domestic violence. -- Phyllis B. Frank, Co-Director, Training Institute, NY Model for Batterer ProgramsTable of ContentsIntroduction 1: What is the Scope of the Domestic Violence Problem in Society? 2: Build It and They Will Come 3: Lucky Laurie 4: Yuri the Hunter 5: Desmond and Enid 6: Deadly Dave 7: Boris the Bully 8: Predator Paul 9: Same Sex Savagery 10: Alvin’s Allowance 11: Jeremiah Jonah 12: Fatal Frankie 13: Classic Carl 14: Selfish Samuel 15: Dangerous Love 16: Deadly Vignettes 17: What Can We Do to Protect and to Aid Abused Women to Help Themselves? 18: What Should We Do With The Perpetrators?

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Book SynopsisA revealing look at why domestic abuse victims stay with their abusers…and how they can ultimately leave. And survive.One Saturday morning, Gooden is woken up by her husband shoving her off the bed for no discernible reason. Despite her quick thinking and even quicker footsteps, her husband catches her, his sudden anger unfathomable. No words are exchanged. He strangles her nearly to death. With unflinching vulnerability, Gooden outlines in painstaking detail what she had to do to walk away and live and how others can learn from her experiences, from skimming the grocery money, to squirreling away personal belongings, to navigating domestic violence shelters. She offers strategies for overcoming the barriers survivors often come up against, such as money, logistics, social circles, or, most powerfully: love. Uniquely compassionate when it comes to the heartbreak of still loving one’s abuser, Gooden shares how she transformed and extended this love outward, using her story to encourage others to share their own. The voice and fire behind the #WhyIStayed, Bev Gooden is uniquely positioned to explore the many reasons women stay in abusive relationships, and how they can muster the resources and motivation to leave. Surviving is unlike any memoir of survivorship, given its nuance, compassion, and candor. Above all, it is an exquisitely powerful testament to Gooden’s healing, survivorship, and dedication to helping others do the same.

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Book SynopsisUnderstanding Domestic Violence not only highlights and reexamines the different challenges that we continue to face in effectively addressing issues of domestic violence but provides innovated approaches to interventions that are more in keeping with the complex nature of domestic violence. This book provides a comprehensive and multifaceted examination of conditions and factors involved in domestic violence, including psychological, sociocultural, sociopolitical, and socioeconomic issues. The authors look at domestic violence through the trauma lens and intersectionality to develop intervention strategies within that context. Statistics and clinical examples from the field highlight unique culturally-based issues related to domestic violence among Latino, African American, and Arab Muslim communities, issues with woman perpetrators, and violence in the LGBTQ community, to name a few. In the end, Understanding Domestic Violence offers opportunities for the reader to engage in further discussion of the poignant issues discussed in the book, with the invitation to become part of the solution.Trade ReviewThis comprehensive volume offers the clinician a treasure trove of statistics, theory, insight and approaches to dealing with domestic violence. It is a must-have book for the clinician’s personal library. -- Athena A. Drewes, director of Clinical Training, Astor Services for Children and FamiliesJavier and Herron present a comprehensive text on the assessment and treatment of intimate partner violence. The book offers perspectives on the dynamics of abuse, with focused attention on diversity issues. The chapters are informative, practical, and easy to read and could be used in family violence and couples therapy courses. -- Gregory Canillas, PhD, The Chicago School of Professional PsychologyFor professionals who deal with domestic violence (DV), this volume is an ideal new tool. Its chapters describe evidence-based resources to understand, prevent, and reduce DV while also offering unusual features not found in other volumes, in a carefully crafted volume that is the state of the art in coping with DV. -- Harold Takooshian, PhD, past-president, Division of International Psychology, American Psychological AssociationThis edited book takes a unique perspective by dealing with topics that we do not usually see in the domestic violence field. Including disabilities, the intersection of ethnic and cultural factors, and treatment approaches from a trauma informed lens is an excellent combination to focus on that helps move the field forward. -- Robert Geffner, founding president, Institute on Violence, Abuse & Trauma, San Diego, CATable of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments A Timeline of Relevant Events of Domestic Violence Regulations in the United States 1 A Look at Domestic Violence through the Trauma Lens: An Introduction Rafael Art. Javier and William G. HerronI: Conceptual Framework 2 Domestic Violence in all Its Contexts: An Issue for all Cultures, Races, Genders, and Classes Rafael Art. Javier, William G. Herron, Gerald A. Pantoja, and Jennifer De Mucci3 Overview-Aggression, Domestic Violence, and Risk Factors William G. Herron and Rafael Art. Javier4 On the Clinical Applications of the General Aggression Model to Understanding Domestic Violence Wayne Warburton and Craig A. Anderson5 A Psychodynamic Theory of Domestic Violence William G. Herron and Rafael Art. Javier6 Twenty-First-Century Medeas, Medusas, and Salomes: Violence Female Style June F. Chisholm and Kristy MageeII: Challenges and Interventions: Domestic Violence in Ethnic and Cultural Contexts 7 Family Maltreatment and Domestic Violence among Arab Middle Easterners: A Psychological, Cultural, Religious, and Legal Examination Fatimah El-Jamil and Naji Abi-Hashem8 Crucial Considerations in the Understanding and Treatment of Intimate Partner Violence in African American Couples Carolyn M. West9 Understanding Domestic Violence within a Latino/Hispanic/Latinx Context: Environmental, Cultural, and Ecological Mapping as a Culturally Relevant Assessment Tool Caroline S. Clauss-Ehlers, Fred Millán, and Clare Jinzhao ZhaoIII: Treatment Intervention Issues 10 Victimized and Disabled: Neuropsychological Issues at the Intersection of Gender and Ethnicity Martha E. Banks11 The Impact of Stigma on Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence: Implications for Counseling Christine E. Murray and Allison Crowe12 Essential Elements for an Effective Treatment Model of Domestic Violence in a Complex World Lenore E. A. Walker and Tara JungersenIV: Conclusion 13 The Complex Nature of Domestic Violence: Possible Causes and Solutions Rafael Art. Javier, William G. Herron, and Michelle YakobsonGlossary Appendix A: Resources for Domestic Violence Intervention Appendix B: Legal Precedents Index About the Contributors About the Editors

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Book SynopsisThe Healing Journey offers a startling analysis of intimate partner abuse and its negative effects on women's earnings, education and vocational training as well as on the labour market itself. Victims of abuse often suffer from chronic physical and mental health issues, which impede their participation in the labour market. Based on findings from a seven-wave study coordinated by RESOLVE, a family violence research centre housed in universities across the prairie provinces, the goal of this book is to advance a social scientific understanding of women's employment status and barriers to participation, occupations, household income sources and vocational training outcomes over the course of a woman's journey to heal from intimate partner abuse.Table of ContentsIntroduction and Methodology Employment Participation Education and Training Employment Earnings, Household Income, and Occupational Location in the Labour Market The Role of Physical and Mental Health Issues in Employment Participation, Education and Training Aspirations and Outcomes: Education and Employment The Policy Environment Selected Estimates of the Costs of Intimate Partner Violence

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Book Synopsis One would expect a welfare state such as Sweden to compare favorably with the United States regarding implementation of public policies and programs. Surprisingly, the author comes to quite different conclusions: in studying the treatment of battered, raped and sexually-harassed women in the two countries, she has found that, contrary to conventional expectation, the ability of the decentralized American state to innovate effectively has been consistently underestimated, whereas Sweden's ability to do the same has often been exaggerated.Trade Review "Elman's analysis reveals a surprising conclusion about policy innovation and responsiveness." · Journal of Women's HistoryTable of Contents Chapter 1. The Analytic Context: Gender Specification and State Structures Chapter 2. The ComparativeContext: States, Structures and Movements Chapter 3. The States and Women Battering Chapter 4. The States and Rape Chapter 5. The States and Sexual Harassment Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis One would expect a welfare state such as Sweden to compare favorably with the United States regarding implementation of public policies and programs. Surprisingly, the author comes to quite different conclusions: in studying the treatment of battered, raped and sexually-harassed women in the two countries, she has found that, contrary to conventional expectation, the ability of the decentralized American state to innovate effectively has been consistently underestimated, whereas Sweden's ability to do the same has often been exaggerated.Trade Review "Elman's analysis reveals a surprising conclusion about policy innovation and responsiveness." · Journal of Women's HistoryTable of Contents Chapter 1. The Analytic Context: Gender Specification and State Structures Chapter 2. The ComparativeContext: States, Structures and Movements Chapter 3. The States and Women Battering Chapter 4. The States and Rape Chapter 5. The States and Sexual Harassment Conclusion Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis About half of the women in the United States and Canada have been physically or sexually assaulted after the age of 16. The figures in other countries are similar. Written by an outsider (an anthropologist) and an insider (a spousal abuse survivor), this book offers a humanistic, rather than statistical, overview of the problem of spousal abuse. It is based on an extensive set of interviews with abused women and individuals who seek to help them (shelter workers, police officers, marriage counselors). More particularly, it follows four women as they move through the steps they must follow to extricate themselves from an abusive relationship and then get on with their lives. The reader witnesses their success and failures as they face a task that is both necessary and daunting, and the effects that spousal abuse (and at attempts stopping the abuse) have on an ever-widening circle of people. This book illustrates how society in general and individuals and organizations in particular help and hinder the process of extrication - often at the same time. By analyzing the solutions, and their implications, that have been offered to and by the abused women, the authors arrive at a set of alternative solutions that could significantly reduce the incidence of spouse abuse in the future.Table of Contents Acknowledgements Chapter 1. Types of Abuse - Social Stigma and Silence Chapter 2. The Impact of Abuse Chapter 3. Breaking Away Chapter 4. Participant and Stakeholder Solutions Chapter 5. The Future of Wife Abuse Bibliography Index

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Book Synopsis About half of the women in the United States and Canada have been physically or sexually assaulted after the age of 16. The figures in other countries are similar. Written by an outsider (an anthropologist) and an insider (a spousal abuse survivor), this book offers a humanistic, rather than statistical, overview of the problem of spousal abuse. It is based on an extensive set of interviews with abused women and individuals who seek to help them (shelter workers, police officers, marriage counselors). More particularly, it follows four women as they move through the steps they must follow to extricate themselves from an abusive relationship and then get on with their lives. The reader witnesses their success and failures as they face a task that is both necessary and daunting, and the effects that spousal abuse (and at attempts stopping the abuse) have on an ever-widening circle of people. This book illustrates how society in general and individuals and organizations in particular help and hinder the process of extrication - often at the same time. By analyzing the solutions, and their implications, that have been offered to and by the abused women, the authors arrive at a set of alternative solutions that could significantly reduce the incidence of spouse abuse in the future.Table of Contents Acknowledgements Chapter 1. Types of Abuse - Social Stigma and Silence Chapter 2. The Impact of Abuse Chapter 3. Breaking Away Chapter 4. Participant and Stakeholder Solutions Chapter 5. The Future of Wife Abuse Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisDomestic violence experts offer the first-ever post-traumatic stress disorder treatment approach to help abused women overcome the trauma they have endured and regain control of their lives. It delves into specific problems associated with PTSD. Worksheets reinforce the messages in the text. In addition to addressing the symptoms of PTSD, the book offers readers strategies they can employ when and if a confrontation with the abusive partner becomes necessary.

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Book SynopsisThis new book presents analyses crucial for understanding the current situation with respect to this insidious and cowardly phenomenon.

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Book SynopsisDomestic violence is control by one partner over another in a dating, marital or live-in relationship. The means of control include physical, sexual, emotional and economic abuse, threats and isolation. Survivors face many obstacles in trying to end the abuse in their lives. These obstacles include psychological and economic entrapment, physical isolation and lack of social support, challenges to religious and cultural values, fear of social judgement, threats and intimidation over custody or separation, immigration status or disabilities and lack of viable alternatives. Despite the vastness and power of these challenges most are able to overcome them because of increased public, legal and health care awareness and improved community resources that enable survivors to rebuild their lives. Domestic violence occurs in every culture, country and age group. It affects people from all socio-economic, educational and religious backgrounds and takes place in same sex as well as heterosexual relationships. Women with fewer resources or greater perceived vulnerability -- girls and those experiencing physical or psychiatric disabilities or living below the poverty line -- are at even greater risk for domestic violence and lifetime abuse. Children are also affected by domestic violence, even if they do not witness it directly. The book examines crucial issues in the field.

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Book SynopsisBatterer intervention programs are an integral part of any comprehensive approach to domestic violence. However, because intervention programs are relatively new, there is a need for increased communication between programming providers and criminal justice professionals. The latest publication in NIJ''s Issues and Practices series, Batterer Intervention: Program Approaches and Criminal Justice Strategies provides judges, prosecutors, and probation officers with the information they need to better understand batterer intervention and make appropriate decisions regarding programming.

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Book SynopsisMy One-Eyed, Three-Legged Therapist: How My Cat Clio Saved Me is the story of how an adorable, spunky, gray-and-white kitten helped the author regain the courage to face life's challenges and realize that none of us is truly alone. Born into poverty, losing her dad at age seven, and targeted by bullies, Kathy turned to pets for unconditional love and acceptance. A difficult childhood led to an abusive marriage, but things changed on her fortieth birthday when her staff at the organization where she worked gave her an extraordinary cat named Clio. The runt of the litter, a two-time cancer survivor, and a special needs cat, Clio nevertheless had an incredible will to live full tilt. This intrepid feline knew no fear and displayed unlimited self-confidence. She overcame not one, but two, disabilities. By watching Clio thrive despite what life threw at her, Kathy was able to put her own life in perspective by learning to accept the past, embrace the present, and look forward to the future.

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Book SynopsisThis book analyses domestic violence against women, inflicted by the woman''s husband or cohabiting partner. The main focus is on physical violence and sexual and emotional violence is also discussed. The term used to describe such violence is "Gender Based Violence" (GBV). GBV is a problem in every country; in the world as a whole, there may be over a billion women who have experienced domestic violence from their husband or male partner. For many women, such violence is a regular occurrence, and is seen as normal by many women and men. This book uses scientific data collected by household surveys, and from crime statistics; it investigates not only the prevalence of violence, but also attitudes to such violence the extent to which a woman, and/or her partner, consider domestic violence against women to be acceptable or even appropriate in certain circumstances.

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Book SynopsisFamily reunification is a key principle underlying U.S. immigration policy. It is embodied in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), which specifies numerical limits for five family-based admission categories, as well as a per-country limit on total family-based admissions. This book provides an examination of family-based immigration policy. In doing so, it outlines a brief history of U.S. family-based immigration policies, discusses current law governing admissions, and summarises recommendations made by previous congressionally mandated committees charged with evaluating immigration policy. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) also includes provisions to assist foreign nationals who have been victims of domestic abuse. These provisions, initially enacted by Congress with the Immigration Act of 1990 and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) of 1994, afford benefits to abused foreign nationals and allow them to self-petition for lawful permanent resident (LPR) status independently of the U.S. citizen or LPR relatives who originally sponsored them. This book provides further detail on both family-based and violence against women provisions of the United States immigration policy.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents a range of interesting and diverse papers in order to demonstrate the importance and need for intervention programs that deal with the harmful effects that domestic violence causes to primary and secondary victims as well as to perpetrators. These papers reveal that the traditional within family home male-upon-female definitional understanding of domestic violence in the modern needs era to be broadened to include such experiences as dating violence, LGBT intimate partner violence and the childhood witnessing of domestic violence, to name but a few. Additionally, it is argued that intervention programs, given the scale of the domestic violence problem within society, need to be delivered in a non-gendered and non-stigmatising manner to both the survivor and the perpetrator. For, regardless of the gender of the perpetrator, it is the act itself of committing violence that needs to be eradicated. Moreover, it is argued that this eradication will best be achieved through eliminating the destructive construct of blame which is embedded within society''s understanding of domestic violence. The need to eliminate the harms blame is evident in the debilitating intergenerational transfer of the abused-abuser perpetrator label. For embedded in this label is the suggestion that a cycle of violence exists in which maltreated children (ie: children who have experienced or witnessed abuse) are destined to grow up to be abusive perpetrators of domestic violence and/or child abuse. The editors contend that the way forward lies in changing this embedded notion and in altering the public''s indifference or acceptance of domestic violence, educating the upcoming generation of youth on the unacceptability of fiduciary relationship violence and in creating resilient futures for both the primary and secondary survivors of domestic violence as well as for perpetrators. The chapters are based on recent research conducted in different countries by researchers from multiple disciplines (eg: medicine, social work, psychology, law, nursing, sexology, health sciences, education) situated in universities around the world (eg: Australia, Canada, England, Lebanon, Scotland, Spain and the USA). The book is comprised of seven separate sections that aim to provide diverse perspectives on the issue of domestic violence.

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Book SynopsisAbuse in dating relationships is common among adolescents. Dating abuse has a plethora of negative associated conditions or consequences. Despite the high prevalence rates and deleterious effects, however, teen dating abuse has been slow to gain recognition as a critical public-health and policy concern. Adult intimate-partner violence and marital abuse more generally have gained such recognition, as seen, especially in the past three decades, in policy, program, and legal responses, and in an extensive research literature base devoted to the problem. Adolescents, by comparison, were long overlooked as a population that suffers from relationship abuse. This book assesses and reviews research in teen dating violence.

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Book SynopsisThe concept of domestic violence refers to acts of violence and abuse of one family member over another. Family violence is an issue of major concern for psychologists and families, community and social decision-makers. It is a dramatic phenomenon, which generates pain, trauma, physical and psychological scars. This book provides an overview of the prevalence, risk factors and several perspectives of domestic violence. Chapter One is about attachment as a vulnerability factor of victimisation in the context of intimate partner violence. Chapter Two analyzes animal cruelty and intimate partner violence. Chapter Three focuses on violence against women and child maltreatment. Chapter Four emphasizes the victimization experience (direct and indirect) of children in the family context. Chapter Five presents data of the Childrens Exposure to Domestic Violence Scale (CEDVS) applied in Brazil. Chapter Six discusses the phenomenon of domestic violence between same-sex intimate partners. Chapter Seven studies domestic violence arising from a concept of honor and referred to as honor based violence. Chapter Eight presents current literature on the effectiveness of domestic violence interventions targeting adult perpetrators and adult and child victims. Chapter Nine provides the latest results of the research on facilitating successful treatment processes in perpetrator programs. Chapter Ten examines the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act 2010 in Bangladesh. Chapter Eleven aims to determine whether there is an association between domestic violence and suicide risk in female victims of domestic violence attending the Multidisciplinary Center for Comprehensive Care of Violence. The last chapter sets out to show that gender based violence is no longer restricted to women by men."

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Book SynopsisA ground-breaking book about links between domestic violence, terrorism, and narcissistic personality.

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Book SynopsisDamsel No More! is centered on the premise of creativity and magic with which women are able to overcome their abuse anxiety for good. The self-help industry has a habit of taking life too seriously, however, Damsel No More! takes a very different approach. Using the philosophies of Role Play Gaming, think Dungeons and Dragons, Damsel No More! takes on the dubious challenge of overcoming the anxiety felt after relationship abuse and makes it, well, fun! In this adventure, women learn all the skills needed to stop their past relationships from ruining their current one, such as: how to stop feeling guilty for everything, how to establish and communicate boundaries, and how to overcome their fears and communicate with their partner. Not only that, but every step of the way is filled with creativity and play to keep women motivated and excited until the final word. It is time to slay anxiety and have the healthy love that is deserved, it is time to be a Damsel No More!

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Book SynopsisNo more spinning your wheels trying to figure out how to leave your abusive spouse. Have you ever wished you had the perfect guidebook that would give you step-by-step information to help you carefully plan a swift and safe departure from your emotionally abusive spouse and help you prepare for getting a divorce – at the same time? Here it is! In I Just Want Out, Jodi Schuelke combines detailed practical information with her personal experiences and the lessons she learned from strategically planning her exit (along with her children) from her emotionally abusive first marriage. I Just Want Out expands on the information found in such books as Stop Walking on Eggshells and Splitting, by providing pre-departure and pre-divorce planning and details about what to do, when to do it, how to do it, and why it’s important. Jodi will support you and travel beside you on your journey to freedom using her practical seven-step FREEDOM Framework process.

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Book SynopsisYour journey to healing and wholeness after domestic violence begins here.Domestic violence is about power and control. As a Black woman and a survivor of domestic violence, you have had your power taken away from you against your will. You are not alone, and there are tools you can use to feel whole and in control of your life again. Written by two psychologists and experts in BIPOC mental health, this book will show you how to start healing—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.Grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), this compassionate book addresses the unique struggles faced by Black women who have experienced domestic violence. You’ll find practical and empowering skills to help you understand and heal from trauma, leave harmful situations, and regain a sense of safety and freedom. You’ll also learn how to build a safety net, trust yourself—and others—again, and let go of the shame and guilt resulting from your experience. Finally, you’ll discover ways to reclaim your self-worth, set boundaries in your relationships, and make room for self-care in your day-to-day life.If you’re ready to leave—or have already left—an abusive situation, this book can help you heal from the trauma of domestic violence and discover personal freedom in mind, body, and spirit.

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Book SynopsisSponsored by the Centre for the study of violence and reconciliation (that initiated the Justice for Women Campaign which seeks to promote the just and equitable treatment of battered women who have killed their abusive partners) and endorsed by the Human rights foundation, spiral of entrapment deals with: The context of domestic violence and abused women's lives; the prevalence of domestic violence in South Africa as well as government and civil society sponsored options to end abuse; the psychology of abuse; why women don't simply leave; self-defence and putative self-defence for women who killed because they believed they had no other choice to escape the abuse; non-pathological criminal incapability and the insanity defence for women who killed because they lost control; post-conviction remedies for abused women who kill their batterers.

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Book SynopsisPicture family life in Canada. Does it include women or girls being murdered, on average, every two and a half days? Or the fact that intimate partner violence counts as nearly one-third of all reports to police? Or that child or elder abuse is more common than you might imagine? Written for students, instructors, practitioners, and advocates in all related fields, this expanded and updated third edition of Cruel But Not Unusual: Violence in Families in Canada offers the latest research, thinking, and strategies to address this hard reality in Canada today.Violence takes many forms inside relationships and families, and the systems charged with responding and helping can actually add to the harm, further isolating and endangering victims. Nowhere is this more evident than in intentionally marginalized communities, such as Indigenous, Black, people of colour, LGBTQI2S+, people with disabilities, and immigrant, refugee, and non-status women. From recommendations on resisting anti-Black state-sanctioned violence, to a call to action on partner abuse within LGBTQI2S+ communities, the book offers bold ideas for moving forward, highlighting the work of researchers and activists from these communities.Using a range of perspectives (feminist, trauma-informed, intersectional, anti-oppression) and including diverse couple and family relationships and settings (foster care, group homes, institutions), the contributors track violence across the life course, addressing the impact on the brain, trauma, coercive control, resilience, disclosing abuse, the MeToo movement, self-care, and providing practical case examples and guidelines for working with children, youth, adults, couples, families, and groups. The result is an authoritative source that offers new insights and approaches to inform understanding, policy, practice, and prevention.Table of Contents Acknowledgements Introduction: Radical Resilience for the Times We Live In / Ramona Alaggia and Cathy Vine Spotlight: Radical Resilience—From Individual Self-Care to Collective Action GROUNDING OUR WORK 1 Violence, Trauma, and Resilience / Michael Ungar, Delphine Collin-Vézina, and Bruce D. Perry Spotlight: Guidelines for Trauma-Informed Practice to Build Resilience 2 Violence Against Women: A Structural Perspective / Colleen Lundy Spotlight: A Stalled Revolution and Ways to Move Forward 3 Easier Said Than Done: Disclosing Gender-Based Violence in the MeToo Era / Ramona Alaggia Spotlight: Ten Ways to Provide a Trauma-Informed Response to Gender-Based Violence Disclosures 4 Giving Voice to Women and Children Killed in the Context of Domestic Homicide: Lessons Learned from Death Review Committees / Peter Jaffe, Deborah Sinclair, Laura Olszowy, Michael Saxton, Katherine Reif, and Carolyn O’Connor Spotlight: Parent Alienation as a Shield Against Domestic Violence Allegations INTENTIONALLY MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES AND VIOLENCE 5 Systemic Oppression, Violence, and Healing in Indigenous Families and Communities / Cyndy Baskin Spotlight: Progress Report on the TRC’s Calls to Action 1 6 Black Out: State-Sanctioned Violence and the Black Experience in Canada / Roberta K. Timothy Spotlight: Recommendations for Resisting Anti-Black State-Sanctioned Violence 7 Linking the Structural Violence of Immigration to Gender-Based Violence Against Immigrant, Refugee, and Non-Status Women in Canada / Rupaleem Bhuyan and Margarita Pintin-Perez Spotlight: Building Leadership Capacity to Address Gender-Based Violence Against Non-Status, Refugee, and Immigrant Women Across Canada 8 Taking Up Power, Control, and Exclusion: Partner Abuse Within LGBTQI2S+ Communities / J. Roy Gillis, Shaindl L. Diamond, and Mariam Ayoub Spotlight: Community Call to Action 9 Violence, Protection, and Empowerment in the Lives of People with Disabilities / Sonia A. C. Sobon and Richard Sobsey Spotlight: Questions about Empowerment and Domination VIOLENCE ACROSS THE LIFE COURSE 10 More Than Just “Ghosts in the Nursery”: How Violence and Trauma in the Lives of Infants and Young Children Affect Parenting and Child Development / Angelique Jenney and Chaya Kulkarni Spotlight: Baby Amy and the Impact of Intimate Partner Violence and Trauma 11 Addressing Child Maltreatment in Canada: What Have We Learned? / Cathy Vine, Melanie Doucet, Nico Trocmé, and Barbara Fallon Spotlight: Three Ways to Reduce Child Maltreatment in Canada 12 “Correcting what is evil in the child”: Child Corporal Punishment and Canadian Law / Anne McGillivray and Joan E. Durrant Spotlight: Positive Discipline in Everyday Parenting 13 Thinking It Was Love: Adolescent Dating Violence / Martine Hébert, Alison Paradis, Mylène Fernet, Andréanne Fortin, and Laurie Fortin Spotlight: SPARX, a Multicomponent Program 14 Whose Failure to Protect? Child Welfare Interventions When Men Abuse Mothers / Susan Strega Spotlight: Promising Interventions with Violent Fathers 15 “Change Your Number”: When Technology Intersects with Coercive Control, Intimate Partner Violence, and Legal Systems / Ramona Alaggia, Carolyn O’Connor, and Marsha Scott Spotlight: Domestic Abuse Act (Scotland) 16 Identifying, Assessing, and Counselling Male Intimate Partner Violence Perpetrators and Abused Women / Leslie M. Tutty Spotlight: Working With IPV Perpetrators—A Scary Prospect? 17 The Sombre Side of Care: The Abuse and Neglect of Older People in Canada / Lynn McDonald Spotlight: Public Inquiry into the Safety and Security of Residents in the Long-Term Care Homes System Report Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisThis book provides a rare and in-depth examination of the narratives, experiences, and lived realities of abused mothers—a group of women who, despite being the victims, are often criticized, vilified, and stigmatized for failing to meet dominant ideologies of what a “good mother” is/should be, because they have lived and mothered in domestic abuse relationships. Based on a qualitative research study conducted with 29 abused mothers residing in abused women’s shelters in Calgary, Alberta, this book highlights the ways that these mothers experience the dominant ideology of intensive mothering, negotiate the resulting discourses of the “good” and the “bad” mother, and ultimately find ways to exercise agency, resistance, and empowerment in and through their mothering. This book discusses how abused mothers engage in empowered mothering by constructing valued, fortified, and liberating identities for themselves as mothers in the face of an ideology of intensive mothering that delegitimizes and subjugates them. These mothers are not passive victims, but rather are active agents who resist and question the idealized standards of intensive mothering as being restrictive and unachievable; who view their mothering in a positive light even though they have lived and mothered in social milieus deemed outside the boundaries of acceptable mothering; and who uphold that they are indeed worthy mothers despite their stigmatized status. Particular attention is given to the ways that intersections of gender, race, and social class shape and influence abused mothers constructions of their mothering identities. This book calls into question the false notion that there is only one standard, one definition, and one social location in which effective mothering is performed. It is a voice against the judgment of mothers, a call to end the oppressive and restrictive bifurcation of mothers into categories of either “good” or “bad” mothers, and an attempt to re-envision a more inclusive understanding of mothering. This book is a movement towards the empowerment of all mothers, regardless of differences in their lives and social circumstances.

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Book SynopsisIn Canada, a woman is killed by her intimate partner every six days. Alberta has one of the highest rates of domestic violence in the country. Starting in the 1970s, Alberta women's shelters have assisted women in crisis. Much more than a safe place to sleep, shelters work to prevent violence through education and training, connect people and communities, and support the complex needs of survivors through a multitude of services. We Need to Do This is the story of Alberta women's shelters. Based on dozens of in-depth interviews, it traces the evolution of a progressive social movement in a traditionally conservative province. These are the stories of women whose voices may otherwise never have been heard: entry-level workers at fledgling shelters battling the assumption that their facilities would create crime, small-town shelter directors forced to self-censor or lose community—and financial—support, Indigenous women fighting to serve their sisters in Indigenous spaces. Beginning with the women who founded the first shelters, and continuing through the establishment of the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters to the present day, We Need to Do This is a story of hope and survival for the women's shelter movement and for the mothers, sisters, aunts, cousins, and daughters it continues to serve.

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Book SynopsisIf only this book weren’t needed. If only men and women didn’t beat their partners. If only spouses didn’t cruelly manipulate and control. If only people didn’t bully elderly relatives . . . Most incidents go under the radar, and it is estimated that only around a third come to the attention of the police. This book goes right to the heart of the matter: the human heart. We see how to walk with sufferers and apply the Bible to everyday-life situations. We learn how to do ‘one anothering’ in our churches and communities. While offering practical help, the author focuses strongly on lasting solutions that are achieved only through God’s power.Trade Review'The style is engaging, vulnerable, sensitive and intelligent.' (Praise for Purity is Possible) * Amazon *Many of us are unaware of the enormous volume of people experiencing domestic abuse globally. This book is a hugely educational and enlightening explanation of such atrocities, which, without our awareness, could be happening in our very churches and neighbourhoods. It offers sound teaching for the professional counsellor as well as the untrained, enabling us to act wisely and decisively, helping and supporting such victims. A must for every church! * Fiona Castle - author, speaker and widow of Roy *A powerful and accessible introduction to this disturbing subject. A necessary and thoroughly Biblical part of any pastors toolkit. * Graham Miller, Chief Servant @windy_london *Concise yet comprehensive, empathic but empowering, practical and prayerful - this small volume with be a big help to those suffering from domestic abuse as well as those supporting them. * Dr Trevor Stammers, Reader in Bioethics, St Mary's University and author of Love Lies Bleeding: When Intimacy turns to Abuse *Given that most of us have no idea how common domestic abuse is, nor how deeply it affects our relationships with God and other people, this book needs to be read twice, with some urgency, in every church. Read once, it will open our eyes to the scale of the problem which many in our churches are facing right now. Read a second time, it will help us make concrete plans to take actions which honour God and bring hope and help to those who suffer acutely. Our churches, and victims within them, will find the plain-speaking text and the excellent bulleted lists to be God’s wisdom. * Dr Andrew Nicholls, Pastor of Dundonald Church and Deputy Director of Biblical Counselling UK *Table of Contents1 They seem so charming 2 The secret battle 3 Behind the mask 4 Where is God in all this? 5 When it feels simpler to leave things be 6 Pursuing change 7 Speaking of a bigger God 8 Changing mirrors 9 Into the light 10 Changing lives 11 The first few months 12 Feeling the fallout PS Never looking back Appendices A Emergency plan B How the church can help C Template prayers

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Book Synopsis‘Give this book to a sister, a mother, a friend; it may change her life.’ LAUREN LAVERNEOne in four women will experience domestic violence. We all know a woman whose life is dominated and controlled by her partner – and we might not even realise it.Many women find themselves in the thrall of the Charm Syndrome Man, a man whose distinct pattern of behaviour and use of charm ultimately serves to gain control over the woman. In the new edition of her classic work, Sandra Horley CBE draws on almost four decades supporting abused women to provide an insight into the reality behind the mask of the charming man. The book's aim is to show women they are not alone and to help them walk away from the confusing, dangerous situation they find themselves in. Even after devastating emotional and physical abuse, there is hope. This is a story of courage and strength, told by women who have reclaimed their lives so that others may too.

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Book SynopsisSpanning children's and adult's services, this book explores the nature and impact of domestic abuse and violence (DVA) throughout the lifecourse. It highlights evidence-informed practice and serves as an accessible and invaluable resource for all working with and supporting those dealing with DVA.Structured around three core themes of coercive control, developmental experiences of violence and the importance of an intersectional understanding of DVA, this book highlights the need for a coordinated 'whole family' approach in safeguarding work in this area. Chapters move through different stages of life, addressing topics such as children living with domestic violence, abuse in young people's relationships, mental illness, substance use and adolescent to parent abuse. Following significant changes in this field, including the introduction of coercive control as a legal offence and the global impact of COVID on DVA cases, this is a timely and much-needed resource.

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Book SynopsisFrom Title IX cases on campus, to #metoo and #timesup, rape is a definitive issue at the heart of feminism, and lately, it's barely out of the news. Cultural critic Mithu Sanyal is picking up where Susan Brownmiller left off in her influential 1975 book Against Our Will. In fact, she argues that the way we understand rape hasn't changed since then, even as the world has changed beyond recognition. She contends that it is high time for a new and informed debate about rape, sexual boundaries and consent.Sanyal argues that the way we as a society understand rape tells us not just how we understand sexual violence, but how we understand sex, sexuality, and gender itself. For instance, why is it so hard to imagine men as victims of rape? Why do we expect victims to be irreparably damaged? When we think of rapists, why do we still think of strangers in dark alleys, rather than uncles, husbands, priests, or boyfriends?The book examines the role of race and the trope of the black rapist, the omission of male victims, and what we mean when we talk about rape culture. She provocatively takes every received opinion we have about rape, and turns it inside out - arguing with liberals, conservatives, feminists and sexists alike.Trade ReviewAn essential book for our times by a writer at the height of her powers. Gripping, informed and accessible, this will be an instant feminist classic. -- Laurie Penny, author of Unspeakable ThingsMithu Sanyal demonstrates why society tends to stick to centuries-old stigmata of sexual stereotypes when talking about sexual violence - she enlightens an irrational discourse. * Spiegel *Offers a refreshing perspective on how and what feminists should prioritise * Australian Book Review *

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Book SynopsisPlayful, funny, and fiercely emotional, Killebrew's acclaimed play explores what it means to be a father - or a daughter. It's not easy putting on a play. It's even harder when your dad is the lead character, he's playing himself, and even though you're the professional playwright and he's the emergency surgeon, he keeps trying to rewrite your script. After Hurricane Katrina swept through her home town, Boo was determined to write a play about it. But she never imagined it would be this hard...Trade ReviewCRITIC'S PICK! "Memory, storytelling, playwriting and time travel intersect with a lovely kind of epic intimacy [...] The Play About My Dad gradually takes you into its spell. Don't be surprised if, by the end, your own emotional floodgates have been tested." * Time Out New York *"[...] a poignant and very personal attempt to heal the larger and more private wounds of Hurricane Katrina [...]" * The Huffington Post *

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Book SynopsisEvery year in England and Wales alone, one in twenty adults suffer domestic abuse, two thirds of them women. Every week, two men kill a woman they were intimate with. And still we ask the wrong question: Why didn't she leave? Instead, we should ask: Why did he do it? Investigative journalist Jess Hill puts perpetrators -- and the systems that enable them -- in the spotlight. Her radical reframing of domestic abuse takes us beyond the home to explore how power, culture and gender intersect to both produce and normalise abuse. She boldly confronts uncomfortable questions about how and why society creates abusers, but can't seem to protect their victims, and shows how we can end this dark cycle of fear and control. 'See What You Made Me Do' is a profound and bold confrontation of this urgent crisis and its deep roots. It will challenge everything you thought you knew about domestic abuse.Trade Review'A shattering book: clear-headed and meticulous, driving always at the truth' -- Helen Garner'[Offers] a clinical view on why domestic abuse happens, why it's so prevalent across the world and what the psychology is behind it.' -- Joanne Froggatt, Harper’s Bazaar UK'A much-needed, thought-provoking exploration of how victims can be blamed or disbelieved, and their experiences dismissed, whilst their abusers are often excused. Hill asks difficult questions about perpetrators and their need to exert power and control. A must-read.' -- Rosie Duffield MP'An absolute must-read for anyone concerned about domestic abuse. It is well-researched, well-written and raises the voices of survivors everywhere. An important contribution to our understanding in the UK.' -- Sarah Hill, Chair of Women's Aid'A widely researched and incisive analysis of domestic abuse, its multiple behaviours and harms, and possible solutions. Powerful and important.' -- Dame Vera Baird, Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales'A vital step forward. This is required reading for all politicians, and all who wish to better understand the diverse, complex nature of domestic terrorism.' -- David Challen, domestic abuse campaigner and Freedom Programme ambassador'Should be compulsory reading for politicians at every level' -- The Sydney Morning Herald'A call for action . . . unlike any that has yet been written . . . capture[s] the visceral feeling of domestic terror.' -- Sydney Review of BooksShortlisted for General Non-Fiction Book of the Year, 2020 Australian Book Industry AwardsFinalist for the 2019 Walkley Book Award'At a time when misogyny and male violence appear to be unbridled, this book gives hope to women everywhere. Its pages are a call to arms: Hill has outlined a manifesto that will contribute to ending male brutality in all its forms.' -- Julie Bindel, journalist and feminist campaignerLonglisted for the 2019 Indie Book Awards, AustraliaFinalist for the 2019 Australian Human Rights Commission Media AwardShortlisted for the 2019 Victorian Premier's Literary Awards

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Book SynopsisWhat do the attacks in London Bridge, Manchester and Westminster have in common with those at the Charlie Hebdo offices, the Finsbury Park Mosque attack and multiple US shootings? They were all carried out by men with histories of domestic violence.TERRORISM BEGINS AT HOME. Terrorism is seen as a special category of crime that has blinded us to the obvious - that it is, almost always, male violence. The extraordinary link between so many tragic recent attacks is that the perpetrators have practised in private before their public outbursts. In these searing case studies, Joan Smith, feminist and human rights campaigner, makes a compelling and persuasive argument for a radical shift in perspective. Incomprehensible ideology is transformed through her clear-eyed research into a disturbing but familiar pattern.From the Manchester bomber to the Charlie Hebdo attackers, from angry white men to the Bethnal Green girls, from US school shootings to the London gang members who joined ISIS, Joan Smith shows that, time and time again, misogyny, trauma and abuse lurk beneath the rationalizations of religion or politics. Until Smith pointed it out in 2017, criminal authorities missed this connection because violence against women is dangerously normalised. Yet, since domestic abuse often comes before a public attack, it's here a solution to the scourge of our age might be found. Thought-provoking and essential, Home-Grown will lift the veil on a revelatory truth.Trade ReviewA chilling indictment and an urgent call to action. Joan Smith's meticulous, shocking book offers irrefutable evidence that many men who commit public atrocities have already practised their terrorism at home. Powerful . . . Smith proves again and again that this refusal to accept the evidence and recognise what domestic violence actually means as a force within society, also means that we are vulnerable to other types of male violence, including suicide bombings, terrorist attacks and mass shootings -- Susan McKay * Irish Times *The revelation of Joan Smith's book is the danger it poses. If we are scared of terrorism, she argues, the smart way to keep safe would be to pay much more attention to domestic violence . . . The similarities are so relentlessly consistent, the only puzzle is why it has taken this long for anyone to notice -- Decca Aitkenhead * Sunday Times: Must-read of 2019 *'Scaldingly describes the failures of police, counterterrorism agencies, social services and others. It also challenges our tendency to tidy our memories . . . Readers will enjoy Smith's feminist, polemical style . . . Powerfully written -- Edward Lucas * The Times *Smith, a feminist and human rights campaigner, contends that if victims were believed, domestic abuse were better recognised ... then numerous acts of terrorism ... could and can be avoided -- Yvonne Roberts * Observer *The reasons why people radicalise and turn to terrorism is one of the most heavily studied subjects in the world but much academic work generates more heat than light. Joan Smith has achieved the rare feat of saying something new about this subject, by uncovering an unsettling connection to domestic violence and misogyny. Her book contains important implications for policy-makers tackling one of the defining issues of our age. * John Bew, Orwell Prize-winning author of Citizen Clem *A timely book that offers a radical yet clear-eyed view at how misogyny and toxic masculinity intersect with acts of extremism. I found it both illuminating and chilling - it has completely changed the way I view terrorism. * Louise O'Neill, author of Asking for It *A hitherto missing link vital for anti-terrorist chiefs, police and policy makers to digest and act upon * Lord Peter Hain *Joan Smith has once again got to the heart of an issue that impacts on us all. The facts are clear, women are the first victims of extremists, but it's rarely set out so coherently and with such devastating impact * Nazir Afzal *A compelling argument that gives me anger and hope. Anger that domestic and sexual violence are not widely recognised as terrorism, and hope that Smith's call to action will be heard so we can be safer from terrorism in all its forms * Karen Ingala Smith, CEO of Nia and the Femicide Census *This writer has gone where angels fear to tread. Remarkable. Politicians, policy makers, police and security officers, social workers, educators and concerned citizens should read this disturbing and perceptive book. To defeat evil, one must know it first. * Yasmin Alibhai-Brown *Excellent feminist analysis on links between domestic violence and terrorism, plus solutions which the government needs to act on * Jennifer Nadal, author of We: A Manifesto for Modern Women *Two-thirds of U S gun deaths are suicides. We know, too, as Joan Smith has documented brilliantly in her book ... that a lot of these shooters have a history of terrorising the women in their lives. -- Suzanna Moore * Guardian *

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