Family violence / J.D. Lloyd, book editor. [print]

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

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