Domestic Violence: Books & Ebooks

Presents the history of family violence. Discusses child abuse and abusive relationships, including teens, lesbians and gays, and older persons.

Is the legal system effective for victims of domestic violence?
Also available as an ebook.

Is domestic violence a serious problem? Who is responsible? Is the law effective? How can domestic violence be prevented?

What contributes to family violence? Is domestic violence a gender issue? Are programs to reduce family violence effective?
Curren Controversies series

Examines the factors that contribute to domestic violence, including race, culture, gender roles, economics, and our definitions of romantic love.

Topics: deciding whether to leave, surviving economically and emotionally, protecting children, and ending the cycle of abuse.

Examines physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of women and children, and offers recommendations for treatment and legal issues.

What causes violence against women, and how can it be prevented? Examines violence in the U.S. and internationally.

Essays about sexual violence in different parts of the world.
Global Issues series

Each essay is written by a person with first-hand experience, as a participant, witness, or helper.
Social Issues Firsthand series

Leslie Morgan Steiner seemed to have it all: a Harvard degree, great job, and beauty. But underneath it all was her dark secret: she was being violently abused by her boyfriend. Why didn't she leave him? She stayed because she loved him -- an intense, abusive, crazy love.

"I'm a simple village girl who has always obeyed the orders of my father and brothers. Since forever, I have learned to say yes to everything. Today I have decided to say no." Nujood was forced to move to an isolated town in Yemen to marry a man 3 times her age. He and his mother abused Nujood daily.

Reporter and grief-stricken father George Lardner, Jr. investigated the murder of his daughter, Kristin, by her ex-boyfriend after months of abuse.

Each essay is written by a person with first-hand experience, as a participant, witness, or professional helper.
Social Issues Firsthand series

2 volumes

What causes child abuse? How can it be prevented?

How can children and families of difference cultures be helped? Does culture contribute to discipline and abuse?

Consumer health information about child neglect and the physical, sexual, and emotional abuse of children.

Gives an in-depth history of child protection in the U.S. Discusses the causes of child abuse and suggests ways to reduce maltreatment of children.

What works? Topics include child abuse prevention, connecting families with community resources; health and mental health needs of children and teens, substance abuse, and runaway and homeless youth.