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Domestic abuse and sexual assault in popular culture / by Finley, Laura L.;

"Using historical and current examples from film, television, literature, advertisements, and music, this book reveals the ways that rape and abuse are typically presented--and misrepresented--and evaluates the impact of these depictions on consumers -- Addresses both positive and negative depictions of domestic abuse and sexual assault from recent popular culture, utilizing examples from film, television, literature, music, advertisements, and more -- Presents information that is ideal for undergraduate courses in gender studies, sociology, and psychology as well as communications and popular culture classes -- Utilizes the most current research on dating and domestic and sexual violence to clearly demonstrate the importance of how these issues and crimes are depicted in popular culture -- Provides a comprehensive appendix of additional resources that directs students in investigating the topic further"--1. Beyond Stupid Sluts and Innocent Children: Describing Victims -- 2. Domestic Terrorists and Strangers in the Bushes: Describing Offenders -- 3. Tornados Meeting Volcanoes and Asking for It: Myths about Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 4. Evil, Ill, or Controlling: Exploring Depictions of Criminological Theory -- 5. Calling the Cops and a Day in Court: Depictions of Criminal Justice Responses -- 6. Getting Over It or Taking Matters into Your Own Hands: Victim and Other Responses -- Conclusion -- Appendix A: Films, Documentaries, Popular Books, and Song Lyrics Featuring Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault -- Appendix B: Recommended Resources on Rape, Domestic Violence, and Popular Culture.Includes bibliographical references and index.

Subjects: Violence in mass media.; Violence in popular culture; Women; Rape in mass media.; Mass media and culture; Crime in popular culture;

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Domestic Violence and Abuse : A reference handbook / by Finley, Laura L.;

Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Background and History. A Global Overview -- Risk of Victimization -- Understanding Abusers -- Insights from Criminology Theory -- Effect on Victims -- Criminal Justice Interventions -- Services for Victims -- Prevention Programs -- History of Efforts to End Domestic Violence in the United States -- Current Issues -- References  2. Problems, Controversies, and Solutions. Introduction -- Do Athletes Commit More Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence? -- Are Men Abused as Frequently as Women? -- Which Groups Are Disproportionally Victimized and Why? -- What Happens When Abuse Occurs within Progressive Groups or Organizations? -- Should Domestic Violence Be Automatic Grounds for Asylum or Refugee Status? -- Should Children Be Removed from Abusive Homes? -- What Is the Connection between Pet Abuse and Domestic Violence? -- Is Arming Victims of Domestic Violence an Appropriate Intervention to Stop Abuse? -- Should Domestic Violence Offenders Be Allowed to Own Firearms? -- What Role Does Mass Media Play in Domestic Violence? -- Are Restraining Orders a Good Way to Protect Victims? -- Do Mandatory Arrest Policies in Domestic Violence Cases Work? -- Is a Feminist Perspective the Best Approach to Domestic Violence Advocacy? -- What Is the Role of Health-Care Professionals in Domestic Violence Cases? -- Is the Shelter Model of Domestic Violence Services the Best Way to Help Victims? -- What Role Can Self-Defense Classes Play in Efforts to Prevent Sexual or Domestic Violence? -- How Accurate Is Battered Woman Syndrome? -- How Effective Are Batterer Intervention Programs? -- References -- 3. Perspectives. Introduction -- Why I Am an Advocate against Domestic Violence in the Bahamas: We Must Continue to Strive -- Moving On from Dating Violence.Rolling with the Punches -- Abuse from a Male Survivor's Perspective -- Why I Volunteer with Victims of Domestic Violence -- Abuse Is Everywhere, But We Can Stop It -- A Counselor's Perspective -- How Abuse Can Turn You into Something You're Not and How to Reclaim Yourself -- 4. Profiles. People -- Jimmie Briggs -- Sarah Deer -- Salma Hayek -- Francine Hughes -- Jackson Katz -- Nicole Kidman -- Michael Kimmel -- Paul Kivel -- Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn -- Erin Pizzey -- Tony Porter -- Lynn Rosenthal -- Susan Schechter -- Sir Patrick Stewart -- Murray Straus -- Lenore Walker -- Reese Witherspoon -- Organizations -- Avon Foundation for Women -- Break the Cycle -- Futures without Violence -- INCITE! Women, Gender Non-Conforming, and Trans People of Color against Violence -- National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) -- NO MORE -- No More Tears -- Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) -- U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) -- References -- 5. Data and Documents. Data -- Table 5.1. Lifetime Prevalence of Contact Sexual Violence, Physical Violence, or Stalking Victimization by an Intimate Partner, 2015 -- Figure 5.1. Lifetime Prevalence of Sexual Violence Victimization (Percentage), 2015 -- Figure 5.2. Lifetime Prevalence of Psychological Aggression by an Intimate Partner, 2015 -- Table 5.2. Violent Victimization Resulting in Injury and Medical Treatment, by Victim-Offender Relationship, 2003-2012 -- Figure 5.3. Composition of Victim-Offender Relationships in Domestic Violence Victimizations, by Victim's Sex, 2003-2012 -- Table 5.3. Rate of Violent Victimization, by Victim Characteristics and Victim-Offender Relationship, 2003-2012 -- Documents -- The Jessica Gonzales Case (2011) -- Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (2013) -- United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) (1979) -- United States v. Hayes (2009) -- United States v. Castleman (2014) -- Voisine v. United States (2016) -- 6. Resources. Reports, Studies, and Articles -- Journals and Magazines -- Books -- Curricula, Manuals, and Handbooks -- Documentaries -- Short Videos -- State and National Coalitions -- Organizations -- 7. Chronology. Glossary -- Index -- About the Author."A comprehensive and timely resource for students, activists, educators and advocates, Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Reference Handbook provides a rich and scholarly assessment of this important social issue while also including stories and profiles for a more personal understanding. Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Reference Handbook provides a thorough review of the most recent research about intimate partner violence. Additionally, a historical review provides readers with a sense of how views on domestic violence have changed over time and how different policies and practices have and have not been successful. Appropriate for readers at the high school level and above, the volume focuses on the scope, extent, and characteristics of domestic violence and offers several unique elements, including profiles of significant individuals, personal stories from advocates, activists and survivors, and a review of controversial issues. The volume also includes a chronology of key events, relevant data and documents, primary source data, and recommended resources. --Compiles the most recent data about victims and offenders, thereby correcting many misconceptions about domestic violence --Offers a timeline of critical events for readers to understand the history of the movement --Includes primary source documents and personal stories, which help make the book beneficial to all readers --Addresses the most common controversies in the field, allowing readers to support more informed positions." -- Publisher's decription.Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2020. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.

Subjects: Electronic books.;

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Domestic violence and abuse : a reference handbook / by Finley, Laura L.,author.;

Includes bibliographical references and index."A comprehensive and timely resource for students, activists, educators and advocates, Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Reference Handbook provides a rich and scholarly assessment of this important social issue while also including stories and profiles for a more personal understanding. Domestic Violence and Abuse: A Reference Handbook provides a thorough review of the most recent research about intimate partner violence. Additionally, a historical review provides readers with a sense of how views on domestic violence have changed over time and how different policies and practices have and have not been successful. Appropriate for readers at the high school level and above, the volume focuses on the scope, extent, and characteristics of domestic violence and offers several unique elements, including profiles of significant individuals, personal stories from advocates, activists and survivors, and a review of controversial issues. The volume also includes a chronology of key events, relevant data and documents, primary source data, and recommended resources. --Compiles the most recent data about victims and offenders, thereby correcting many misconceptions about domestic violence --Offers a timeline of critical events for readers to understand the history of the movement --Includes primary source documents and personal stories, which help make the book beneficial to all readers --Addresses the most common controversies in the field, allowing readers to support more informed positions." -- Publisher's decription.Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Background and History. A Global Overview -- Risk of Victimization -- Understanding Abusers -- Insights from Criminology Theory -- Effect on Victims -- Criminal Justice Interventions -- Services for Victims -- Prevention Programs -- History of Efforts to End Domestic Violence in the United States -- Current Issues -- References  2. Problems, Controversies, and Solutions. Introduction -- Do Athletes Commit More Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence? -- Are Men Abused as Frequently as Women? -- Which Groups Are Disproportionally Victimized and Why? -- What Happens When Abuse Occurs within Progressive Groups or Organizations? -- Should Domestic Violence Be Automatic Grounds for Asylum or Refugee Status? -- Should Children Be Removed from Abusive Homes? -- What Is the Connection between Pet Abuse and Domestic Violence? -- Is Arming Victims of Domestic Violence an Appropriate Intervention to Stop Abuse? -- Should Domestic Violence Offenders Be Allowed to Own Firearms? -- What Role Does Mass Media Play in Domestic Violence? -- Are Restraining Orders a Good Way to Protect Victims? -- Do Mandatory Arrest Policies in Domestic Violence Cases Work? -- Is a Feminist Perspective the Best Approach to Domestic Violence Advocacy? -- What Is the Role of Health-Care Professionals in Domestic Violence Cases? -- Is the Shelter Model of Domestic Violence Services the Best Way to Help Victims? -- What Role Can Self-Defense Classes Play in Efforts to Prevent Sexual or Domestic Violence? -- How Accurate Is Battered Woman Syndrome? -- How Effective Are Batterer Intervention Programs? -- References -- 3. Perspectives. Introduction -- Why I Am an Advocate against Domestic Violence in the Bahamas: We Must Continue to Strive -- Moving On from Dating Violence.Rolling with the Punches -- Abuse from a Male Survivor's Perspective -- Why I Volunteer with Victims of Domestic Violence -- Abuse Is Everywhere, But We Can Stop It -- A Counselor's Perspective -- How Abuse Can Turn You into Something You're Not and How to Reclaim Yourself -- 4. Profiles. People -- Jimmie Briggs -- Sarah Deer -- Salma Hayek -- Francine Hughes -- Jackson Katz -- Nicole Kidman -- Michael Kimmel -- Paul Kivel -- Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn -- Erin Pizzey -- Tony Porter -- Lynn Rosenthal -- Susan Schechter -- Sir Patrick Stewart -- Murray Straus -- Lenore Walker -- Reese Witherspoon -- Organizations -- Avon Foundation for Women -- Break the Cycle -- Futures without Violence -- INCITE! Women, Gender Non-Conforming, and Trans People of Color against Violence -- National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) -- NO MORE -- No More Tears -- Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network (RAINN) -- U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) -- References -- 5. Data and Documents. Data -- Table 5.1. Lifetime Prevalence of Contact Sexual Violence, Physical Violence, or Stalking Victimization by an Intimate Partner, 2015 -- Figure 5.1. Lifetime Prevalence of Sexual Violence Victimization (Percentage), 2015 -- Figure 5.2. Lifetime Prevalence of Psychological Aggression by an Intimate Partner, 2015 -- Table 5.2. Violent Victimization Resulting in Injury and Medical Treatment, by Victim-Offender Relationship, 2003-2012 -- Figure 5.3. Composition of Victim-Offender Relationships in Domestic Violence Victimizations, by Victim's Sex, 2003-2012 -- Table 5.3. Rate of Violent Victimization, by Victim Characteristics and Victim-Offender Relationship, 2003-2012 -- Documents -- The Jessica Gonzales Case (2011) -- Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (2013) -- United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) (1979) -- United States v. Hayes (2009) -- United States v. Castleman (2014) -- Voisine v. United States (2016) -- 6. Resources. Reports, Studies, and Articles -- Journals and Magazines -- Books -- Curricula, Manuals, and Handbooks -- Documentaries -- Short Videos -- State and National Coalitions -- Organizations -- 7. Chronology. Glossary -- Index -- About the Author.

Subjects: Family violence.; Intimate partner violence.;

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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Encyclopedia of juvenile violence / by Finley, Laura L.;

Includes bibliographical references (p. [315]-321) and index.

Subjects: Juvenile delinquency; Violence in children; Juvenile delinquency; Violence in children;

© 2007., Greenwood Press,

Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1

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