Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence
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The book provides an in-depth understanding of intrafamilial abuse, elaborating on the development of the abusive mindset through observation, practice, and reinforcement. It explains the abusive tactics utilized in unhealthy relationships and how these tactics allow perpetrators of intimate partner violence to establish a status of control and hierarchy over their victim. Readers learn about the interplay of neuroscience and violence; the nuanced and complex process of realization, escape, and post-separation life by victims; the concept of re-victimization; and the adverse effects of intrafamilial abuse on victims and children.
The material addresses the influence of cultural beliefs and gender disparity on domestic and intimate partner violence; societal impediments and blind spots that can lead to the inability to recognize abuse or intervene successfully; and the roles of medical, legal, and law enforcement professionals in understanding and responding to abuse. Readers are presented with solutions for decreasing intimate partner violence, including cultural change, batterer intervention programs, social reform through education, and coercive control penalties.
Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence is ideal for programs in medicine, healthcare administration, nursing, criminal justice, education, and political science, as well as any course that examines intimate partner violence.
The book is part of the Cognella Series on Family and Gender-Based Violence, an interdisciplinary collection of textbooks edited by Claire Renzetti, Ph.D. The titles feature cross-cultural perspectives, cutting-edge strategies and interventions, and timely research on family and gender-based violence.
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Onika Mars, Founder and CEO, Women of Substance
"This book provides the reader an international lens and current research to learn quickly about the impacts, causation, and different layers of interpersonal abuse. Delia references diverse groups and explores how there are similarities and differences across genders, sexualities, and relationship connections. The use of statistics and comparisons across the globe demonstrates the differences in severity and offers insights into the areas helpers may need to focus on. A lot of domestic violence literature repeats the same themes or information; however, Delia offers a point of difference to other articles, the neurobiology that is concerned with exposing the biological mechanisms by which nervous systems enable behavior. This section explains the pattern of perpetrator behaviors and can help the reader explain to people impacted by violence a psychological point of view of why violence can happen and be different from person to person."
Sarena Edward, Service Manager, Barnardos, New Zealand
"Delia Franklin's Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence: A Holistic Perspective presents a remarkable fusion of education and sensitivity training, delving into the complexities of domestic violence. This book offers readers a comprehensive and well-balanced viewpoint, combining academic discourse with the invaluable insights gained from personal experiences. Franklin's voice adds immense credibility to the ongoing movement of educating professionals and the public about the multifaceted dynamics of interpersonal violence and abuse within relationships. Her perspective offers a considerate and pragmatic approach to effectively communicate and train people on this critical subject matter."
April W. Ross, Executive Director of the Georgia Commission on Family Violence
(This review is the opinion of April Ross and is not a review given by the Georgia Commission on Family Violence)
"This book is a great reference guide for anyone who has been abused and also for those helping abused people. I wish I had this book years ago."
Brenda Jackson, I Can Still Shine Program for Women and Children, Richland Hills, Texas
"A great comprehensive text packed with current, relevant information on multiple aspects of domestic violence. It fills a gap left by current textbooks in its coverage of the role of culture, neuroscience, and psychology in offending, victim outcomes, and recovery."
Lisa Tichavsky, Ph.D., Associate Teaching Professor, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Northern Arizona University
"Franklin provides a thorough view of the facets of domestic violence through her thoughtful assessment and experience."
Melissa L. Jones, M.B.A., Ed.D., Associate Director for the Lott Leadership Institute and an Adjunct Professor in the School of Applied Sciences, University of Mississippi
"Extremely valuable source for training professionals that encounter women victims of interpersonal violence."
Ronald Dolon, Professor of Social Work, Ball State University
"An in-depth, up-to-date exploration of domestic violence."
Rufaro A. Chitiyo, Ph. D., Assistant Professor, Tennessee Technological University, School of Human Ecology
"A reference guide for medical and legal professionals who wish to be informed enough to truly help the survivors they serve."
Brittany Anne Chozinski, Associate Professor of Sociology, Northeast Lakeview College
Listen to Delia Franklin on the One Conversation Podcast by Live Violence Free! In the episode, cohosts Colin and Briana talk to Delia about her textbook, Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence: A Holistic Perspective, as well as some historical and sociological learnings on how we address abuse, violence, and assault on a national and global scale.
Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence: A Holistic Perspective is the recipient of a 2023 Graphic Design USA American Inhouse Design Award. Learn more about the honor in the Cognella press release.
Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence: A Holistic Perspective has been added to the National Sexual Violence Research Center Library Catalog, a unique collection that provides access to a comprehensive selection of relevant and timely resources on sexual violence, prevention, and related topics.
Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence: A Holistic Perspective is highlighted as a professional resource and recommended read on DomesticShelters.org, the first and largest online and mobile searchable directory of domestic violence programs and shelters in the U.S. and Canada, and a leading source of helpful tools and information for people experiencing and working to end domestic violence.