Family Violence Across the Life Course: Research, Policy and Prevention

Preface 
Acknowledgements
About the Book

Chapter 1 Introduction to Family Violence across the Life Course: Research, Policy, and Prevention
Introduction 
Ecological Model of Family Violence 
International Variation in Family Violence
Family Violence Across the Life Course 
Research Challenges
Socio-historical Trends Associated with Family Mistreatment
Theories of Family Violence
Social Learning Theory 
Frustration Aggression Perspective 
Organic/Biological/Psychological Perspective
Resource Theory
Conflict/Feminist Theory and Family Violence 
Exchange Theory
Intimate Partner Violence Patterns and Prevalence 
Typical Patterns Among Victims and Survivors
Summary
References 

Chapter 2 International Family Violence Across the Life Course 
Introduction 
Cross Cultural Comparisons
Children’s Cross-Cultural Comparisons
Cross-Cultural Comparisons in Mid and Later Life
Family Violence in the Developed World
Family Violence in the United States 
Family Violence in Canada
Family Violence in Australia 
       Family Violence in Europe
       United Kingdom
       Prevalence of Elder Abuse 
Family Violence in the Developing World
Family Violence in the Middle East and South Asia 
       Afghanistan 
Honor Violence in Families
       China 
       Pakistan and Bangladesh
Family Violence in Africa
       Mid and Later Life Maltreatment in Africa 
Immigration Vulnerabilities, Marriage Brokerage and Human Trafficking 
International Marriage Brokering
An International Problem: Human Trafficking
       Trafficking Specific to the United States
Sexual Abuse of Children: Global Sex Tourism
International Interventions and grassroots Movements
Conclusions 
References 

Chapter 3 Psychological, Emotional Abuse, and Stalking
Introduction 
The Abuse Continuum
Intimate Partner Psychological and Emotional Abuse
       Threats and Harm to Pets
       Isolation
Privacy Regulation and Stalking
Cyber Attacks and Stalking—“nonphysical abuse by a nonphysical entity” 
Nonphysical Abuse of Children
Child Emotional and Psychological Mistreatment
Childhood Resilience
Mid and Later Life Nonphysical Abuse: Psychological and Emotional Maltreatment
Consequences of Psychological Abuse, Emotional Mistreatment, and Stalking 
References 

Chapter 4 Physical, Injurious, and Fatal Family Violence
Access to Weapons, Domestic Violence Injuries, and Fatalities 
Intimate Partner Violence: Physical and Sexual Abuse 
A Closer Look at Gender Patterns
Dating and Sexual Violence
Reproductive Coercion and Abuse (RCA)
Intimate Partner Homicide
Physical and Sexual Child Abuse 
Child Abuse Fatalities
Physical Elder Abuse 
Elder Abuse Fatalities
Eldercide: Response Is Often Lacking 
Self-Abuse: Death by Suicide
       Case Study: Suicide Hits Close to Home
Intimate Partner Homicide Suicide
Why Don’t Abused Partners Just Leave?
Lethality or Danger Assessments: Predicting Fatal Violence
Summary
References 

Chapter 5 Child Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Introduction 
Video Gaming and Children
Identification of the Problem of Child Mistreatment 
History of Child Welfare in America
Child Protective Services
Reported Child Maltreatment Incidence and Diversity
Nonphysical Abuse and Neglect
       Emotional and Psychological Abuse Harms Child Development
Child Neglect
Physical and Sexual Abuse 
       Factitious Disorder Imposed by Another 
       Abusive Head Trauma
Misdiagnosis of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome SIDS 
Child Sexual Abuse CSA
Teen Bullying, Stalking, Sexual and Dating Violence
Child and Adolescent Human Trafficking 
Sibling violence 
Distinguishing Child Abuse from ‘Mimics’ of Maltreatment 
       Evidence of Child Abuse? Careful Evaluation is Warranted 
Child Abuse Prevention 
References 

Chapter 6 Mistreatment of Elders and Adults With Disabilities
Introduction 
Demography, Aging, and Disability 
Estimates of Elder Mistreatment 
Elder Mistreatment in Populations of Color
Elder Mistreatment of Sexual Minorities 
Family and Other Perpetrators of Elder Mistreatment 
Spousal or Partner Abuse in Mid and Later Life 
Adult Children and Grandchildren 
Surrogate Parent Grandparents
Mistreatment in Institutional Settings
Types of Elder Mistreatment 
       Physical Abuse 
       Sexual Abuse and Exploitation 
       Nonphysical: Psychological and Emotional Abuse
       Elder Neglect and Abandonment 
       Financial Exploitation, Confidence Schemes, and Scams
       History of Adult Protective Services
Services Available to Vulnerable Adults
Discussion and Conclusion
References 

Chapter 7 Vulnerability of Diverse Populations
Family Violence Against Persons with Disabilities
Immigrants’ Citizenship Status, Vulnerability to Abuse and Police Aversion
Native and Indigenous Populations
Black and Persons of Color POC 
Nontraditional Families: Single, Cohabiting, Remarried, and Stepparents
Intergenerational Care and Protection of Grandchildren
Same-sex LBGT Relationships 
Polygamous “Plural Marriage” Communities
Case Studies
       Victim Advocates and the Movement for Those Who Wish to Escape Polygamy 
       Other Extreme Large Family Settings with Abuse
Abuse in the Institutional Setting 
       Institutions: Orphanages, Boarding Schools and Health Settings
       Higher Education—University Sub-Culture and Enforcement Issues
       Military Life and Domestic Violence
Summary
Additional Resources
References 

Chapter 8 Law, Police, Courts, and Victim’s Services
Policing Family Violence
Reporting Abuse 
Police History: Response to Intimate Partner Violence
The Minneapolis Experiment 
Lack of Response to Domestic Violence 
Pro and Mandatory Arrest Policies
Predominant Aggressor Analysis
Special Vulnerabilities of Police Families
Prosecution and Courts
       Prison Population and Family Violence 
Treatment and Prevention Programs
       Batterer Intervention Programs
Victim’s Rights and Services for Survivors
       Victim Notification
       Victim Reparations
       Victim Input 
       Protective Orders and Extreme Risk Protective Orders
       Shelters
       Child Protective Services
       Adult Protective Services
Summary
References 

Chapter 9 Family Violence Policy Across the Life Course
Introduction 
History of Interpersonal Violence and Abuse Policy
Victims of Violent Crime Act VOCA 
Family Violence Prevention and Service Improvements Act FVPSA
Violence Against Women Act VAWA 
       VAWA Policy Analysis, Strengths, Critique and Evaluation 
       Controversial Interventions of VAWA
       Future of VAWA
Immigrants, International Violence and Human Trafficking
Education Policy: Clery Act Updates and Title IX on Campus
       Title IX Campus Response to Reports of Sexual Assault
Policy Addressing Child Mistreatment
       Federal Legislation, CAPTA, and Reauthorizations
       Perpetrators: Legislation to Register Child Sex Offenders
Elder Abuse Prevention and Policy 
       Elder Justice Act
Conclusion
References 

Chapter 10 Trauma, Resilience, Prevention, and Public Education 
Introduction 
Interpersonal Violence Reporting and Response
Trauma in Adulthood
       PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder = Complex PTSD 
Collective Trauma
       Resources for Victims
Promoting Resilience and Resilient Environments 
       Primary Prevention
       Bystander Intervention
       High-Tech Innovation and Virtual Reality Interventions
       Let’s Talk About the Importance of Language and Communication 
Family Violence: Visual Public Media Campaigns 
       Intimate Partner Public Service Announcements
       Constructive Messaging Images 
       Hands Against Violence? An Image Critique
       Substance Use Disorder Prevention and Family
       Child Abuse Public Service Announcements
       Elder Abuse Public Service Announcements
       Controversies Surrounding Firearm Ads
Ecological Iceberg Model: Public Solutions and Individual Resilience 
Conclusion
References 
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