Family violence / A.E. Sadler, book editor. [print]

Ch. 1. Is family violence defined too broadly? Yes, family violence is defined too broadly: "Domestice Violence" is not clearly defined Ann Jones -- Child abuse is defined too broadly David Rieff -- Abusive parenting is defined too broadly Dana Mack -- Properly executed spanking is not a form of violence John K. Rosemond -- Some cultural traditions are incorrectly identified as child abuse Leslie Berger -- No, family violence is not defined too broadly: Verbal battering is a form of abuse Jean Guarino -- Emotional battering is a form of abuse Marti Tamm Loring -- Exposure to domestic violence harms children Betsy McAlister Groves and others -- All spanking is a form of violence Murray A. Straus -- Cultural family traditions can be abusive Ruth Rosen -- Ch. 2. Is the prevalence of family violence exaggerated? Yes, the prevalence of family violence is exaggerated: Claims of child abuse are often unsubstantiated Elena Neuman -- Violence against women is often falsely reported Frank S. Zepezauer -- The prevalence of child sexual abuse is exaggerated Arnold Beichman -- Repressed memories of childhood sexual abuse are dubious Michael D. Yapko -- No, family violence is underreported: Physicians underreport child abuse Janice Somerville -- Reporting of child abuse-related deaths is inadequate Michael J. Durfee, George A. Gellert, and Deanne Tilton-Durfee -- Violence against women is underreported The Jacobs Institute of Women's Health -- Repressed memories of sexual abuse are valid Donald Barstow -- Ch. 3. Who are the victims of family violence? Women are victims more often than men FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting) -- Women are not victims more often than men Wendy McElroy -- Professional women are often victims of domestic violence Hillary Johnson -- Immigrant women are more often victims of family violence Milyoung Cho -- The elderly are vulnerable to abuse and neglect Suzanne Fields -- The elderly's vulnerability to abuse is exaggerated Joseph P. Shapiro -- Rates of family homicide are highest among African Americans Peggy S. Plass -- Gays are often victims of domestic violence Patrick Letellier -- Ch. 4. How can family violence be reduced? Increasing specific efforts can reduce family violence: The Catholic Church should combat family violence The National Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Women in Society and in the Church and Committee on Marriage and Family Life -- Harsher penalties can reduce family violence Casey G. Gwinn -- Improved government intervention can curb family violence Donna E. Shalala -- Increasing certain efforts will exacerbate family violence: Christian beliefs foster family violence Philip Greven -- Harsher penalties will not reduce family violence George J. Bryjak -- Government intervention undermines the family Allan Carlson.

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