Abetting batterers: what police, prosecutors, and courts aren't doing to protect America's women 9781442248274, 9781442248281, 1442248289

"Whatever the number, domestic violence victims remain far too many for a preventable crime. More and more victims

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English Year 2016

Abetting batterers: what police, prosecutors, and courts aren't doing to protect America's women
9781442248274, 9781442248281, 1442248289

Author / Uploaded
Klein
Andrew R.;Klein
Jessica L

Table of contents :
Introduction: The Right of Chastisement, A Husband's Responsibility --
1. Counting Domestic Violence Victims --
2. Victim Advocacy and Services Helpful, But Insufficient --
3. Prying Open Court House (Back) Doors --
4. Making Domestic Violence a Real Crime --
5. Encouraging Domestic Violence Arrests --
6. Prosecuting Abusers --
7. Sentencing Abusers --
8. Unfinished Business.

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