Angela Williams - Domestic Violence Sourcebook: Health Reference Series

Domestic Violence

SOURCEBOOK

Sixth Edition

Health Reference Series

Sixth Edition

Domestic Violence

SOURCEBOOK

Basic Consumer Health Information about Intimate Partner Abuse, Stalking, Sexual Harassment, and Human Trafficking, Including Facts about Risk Factors, Warning Signs, and Forms of Physical, Sexual, Mental, Emotional, and Financial Abuse in Women, Men, Adolescents, Immigrants, Elders, and Other Specific Populations

Along with Facts about Digital Dating Abuse and Cyberbullying, Victims and Abusers, Strategies for Preventing and Intervening in Abusive Situations, Interventions through Workplaces and Faith Communities, Tips Regarding Legal Protections, a Glossary of Related Terms, and a Directory of Resources for Further Information

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Bibliographic Note

Because this page cannot legibly accommodate all the copyright notices, the Bibliographic Note portion of the Preface constitutes an extension of the copyright notice.

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OMNIGRAPHICS

Angela L. Williams, Managing Editor

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Copyright 2019 Omnigraphics

ISBN 978-0-7808-1654-1

E-ISBN 978-0-7808-1655-8

Domestic Violence Sourcebook

Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Control Number: 2018046367 (print)

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Preface

About This Book

Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, is a form of violence that occurs within a domestic relationship. Its scope in our society is staggering. The victims include women and men and people of every age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and economic level. According to the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NISVS), nearly one in four among women, and one in seven among men have experienced severe physical violence by an intimate partner during their lifetime. U.S. Congress has recognized it as an important social problem and has passed a number of Acts related to violence against women to stem this tide.

Domestic Violence Sourcebook, Sixth Edition offers information to victims of domestic violence and to those who care about them. It defines domestic abuse, describes the risk factors for abuse, and offers tips for recognizing abuse. It describes the different types of abuse, including rape, physical violence, emotional and verbal abuse, stalking, and human trafficking. Information about abuse in specific populationsincluding the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, immigrant communities, teen and elder populations, and within the militaryis also provided. In addition, the book discusses tips for building healthy relationships and intervening in abusive situations. It also offers detailed guidelines for managing emergency situations, protecting oneself before, during, and after a separation from an abuser, navigating the legal system, and preventing workplace violence. The book concludes with a glossary of related terms and directories of resources for additional help and information.

How to Use This Book

This book is divided into parts and chapters. Parts focus on broad areas of interest. Chapters are devoted to single topics within a part.

provides basic information about what domestic violence is, which characteristics and situations place victims at risk, and how victims, abusers, and those wanting to help can identify abuse. It also explains what stalking and sexual harassment are and what victims can do to increase their safety and end the abuse.

describes the different types of intimate partner abuse and their physical, emotional, and socioeconomic effects. It also describes the effect domestic violence has on children exposed to it and discusses the co-occurrence of child abuse and intimate partner abuse.

provides information about child abuse, teen dating violence, abuse of men, elder abuse, and abuse in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population. It also describes the special issues involved when the abuse occurs within the military, or when the abuse occurs within the immigrant community. The part concludes with a discussion of human trafficking and the types of assistance available to its victims.

explains how to recognize and build healthy relationships. It also discusses how parents, caretakers, friends, coworkers, healthcare providers, and others can intervene in cases of abuse, and it describes measures employers can take to prevent violence in the workplace.

discusses why victims stay with their abusers and details what victims will need to know if they decide to leave. It explains the steps involved in calling the police, preserving and collecting evidence, and documenting abuse. It describes the sources of help available to victims of domestic abuse and offers suggestions for safety planning, safeguarding children, and protecting pets. It also provides detailed information about Internet safety and identity protection and describes how to navigate the legal system.

includes a glossary of terms related to domestic violence and directories of resources offering additional help and support, including domestic violence hotlines, child abuse reporting numbers, and programs offering shelter for pets of domestic violence victims.

Bibliographic Note

This volume contains documents and excerpts from publications issued by the following U.S. government agencies: Administration for Children and Families (ACF); Administration for Community Living (ACL); Administration on Aging (AOA); Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ); Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Child Welfare Information Gateway; Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS); Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Food and Nutrition Service (FNS); National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (NCPTSD); National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS); National Institute on Aging (NIA); National Institute of Justice (NIJ); National Institutes of Health (NIH); National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse (NRFC); Office of Adolescent Health (OAH); Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP); Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI); Office on Womens Health (OWH); U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS); U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ); U.S. Department of Labor (DOL); U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA); and Youth.gov.