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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