Family violence / [print]
J.D. Lloyd, book editor.
- San Diego : Greenhaven Press, (c)2001.
- 138 pages ; 25 cm.
- Current controversies. .
Who are the victims of family violence? -- Women are victims of family violence Men are victims of family violence Children are victims of many forms of abuse Elderly are vulnerable to abuse Gays and lesbians are often victims Is the prevalence of family violence exaggerated? -- Yes: the prevalence of family violence is exaggerated -- Violence against women is overreported Child abuse is overreported No: family violence is not exaggerated -- Child abuse is underreported or misreported Sibling abuse is underreported What are the causes of family violence? -- Unequal gender roles contribute to family violence Unequal gender roles are not the main cause of family violence Violence in the media contributes to family violence Men who were abused as children are more likely to batter their wives Elder abuse is caused by stress on the caregiver How can family violence be reduced? -- Stronger efforts are needed to reduce family violence -- Stronger efforts by police can help reduce family violence Religious leaders can help reduce domestic abuse Some efforts to reduce family violence are ineffective -- Mandatory reporting by physicians is ineffective in reducing domestic violence Mandatory arrests and restraining orders are ineffective Religious communities may exacerbate the problem of child abuse Ann Jones -- Nancy Updike -- George A. Gellert -- Sabine Krummel -- George Appleby and Jeane Anastas -- Armin A. Brott -- Shaun Asseal -- Douglas J. Besharov and Lisa A. Laumann -- Vernon R. Wiehe -- Ginny NiCarthy -- Philip W. Cook -- David A. Wolfe, Christine Wekerle, and Katreena Scott -- Donald G. Dutton -- Mary J. Quinn and Susan K. Tomita -- Douglas R. Marvin -- K.J. Wilson -- Linda G. Mills -- Richard L. Davis -- Shauna Van Praagh.