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

chapter 1. 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 -- chapter 2. 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 -- chapter 3. 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 -- chapter 4. 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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