Includes bibliographical references (p. 203-206) and index
Contents:
Why consider opposing viewpoints? Introduction Is domestic violence a serious problem? Domestic violence has been a problem throughout U.S. history / Cathy Young The incidence of domestic violence is exaggerated / Phyllis Schlafly Sibling abuse is a serious domestic violence problem / Mark S. Kiselica and Mandy Morrill-Richards Same-sex domestic violence is a serious problem / Tod W. Burke and Stephen S. Owen Domestic violence harms children / UNICEF Domestic violence is a problem for college students / Peggy O'Hare Domestic violence is a problem for the elderly / Denise A. Hines and Kathleen Malley-Morrison Who is responsible for domestic violence? Men's desire to control women is responsible for domestic violence / Minnesota Advocates for Human Rights Men who commit domestic violence are no more controlling than women / Maureen C. Outlaw and Richard B. Felson Women are responsible for more domestic violence than are men / Carey Roberts Society reinforces violence against women / United Nations Population Fund Is the law effective in dealing with domestic violence? The Violence Against Women Act is effective / Diane M. Stuart The Violence Against Women Act is a failure / Respecting Accuracy in Domestic Abuse Reporting (R.A.D.A.R.) Mandatory arrest policies help prevent domestic violence / Rasmieyh Abdelnabi Mandatory arrests increase domestic violence / Radha Iyengar Women receive disproportionately lighter sentences than men in domestic violence cases / Cathy Young The legal system fails to protect women victimized by domestic violence / Harvard School of Public Health How can domestic violence be prevented? The Duluth model of treatment is effective / Stop Violence Against Women The Duluth model of treatment is not effective / Shawn T. Smith Second responder programs are effective / The Police Foundation Second responder programs are not effective / Robert C. Davis, David Weisburd, and Edwin E. Hamilton Enforcing restraining orders will curb domestic violence/ Tania Chatila Restraining orders cannot prevent some domestic violence / Emily Kittle For further discussion Organizations to contact Bibliography of books Index
