The Domestic Assault of Women: Psychological and Criminal Justice Perspectives [Paperback]

Donald G. Dutton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1995

"The Domestic Assault of Women" relates social and criminal justice policy to empirically tested social psychological theory about the causes and affects of wife assault. Donald G. Dutton argues that only by understanding the psychology of both the aggressors and the victims of wife assault, can we generate informed social and criminal justice policy. By linking the psychological factors that support assaultive habits to police arrest policy and subsequent treatment, Dutton shows how police/therapist intervention can interrupt assaultive behaviour and prevent recidivism. This edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect current work in the field and more figures, including recently developed scales and data sets, have been added to increase its usefulness.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This book is a must for every psychologist and other social scientist in the nature of violence. Advocates and social policy workers in the field should read this book, in fact, they ignore it at their peril. - Ehor Byoanowsky, Criminology, Simon Fraser University Donald G. Dutton discusses this emotionally charged subject using an objective, academic approach. The author clearly lays a foundation for understanding the perplexing issues that surround the situation of wife assault. It would make an excellent text for the student in criminal justice, social work, psychology, and related fields. Every professional who works with men and women who are in abusive relationships and anyone who wants a clearer understanding of this perplexing and troubling phenomenon in our society, will benefit by reading this book.’ - Dorothy J. Pike, BookScapes . . . provides probably the most comprehensive work available on the social, developmental, and pathological aspects of the abuser. - Joan E. Crowley, Psychology of Women Quarterly

About the Author

Donald G. Dutton is a professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. He has served as an expert witness in domestic violence cases and worked with the police to develop a teaching program for them. He has also provided group therapy for wife assaulters and has worked with battered wives.

Product Details

• Paperback: 337 pages
• Publisher: University of Washington Press; Upd Sub edition (January 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0774804629
• ISBN-13: 978-0774804622
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #938,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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