Domestic Violence Law, Second Edition (American Casebook Series) [Paperback]

Nancy K. D. Lemon (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0314160515 | ISBN-13: 978-0314160515 | Publication Date: November 2005 | Edition: 2nd

This casebook presents students with an overview of the policy issues presented in domestic violence law, including the most controversial ones, and helps them think critically about those issues. The materials are designed to facilitate the free expression of all opinions and points of view. The materials contain pieces that are in direct contradiction to each other, helping to create a dynamic environment in the classroom.

Because the phenomenon of domestic violence cannot be understood in purely legal terms, the materials are interdisciplinary. Domestic Violence Law is a collection of articles, book excerpts, cases and statutes focusing on the role of the legal system in regard to domestic violence. It offers separate chapters on topics including: cross-cultural issues, gay and lesbian battering, suing batterers in tort actions, children in homes where domestic violence takes place, law enforcement response, and victims of domestic violence as criminal defendants. The Second Edition has a greater focus on cases and statutes, a greatly expanded chapter on safety issues, and additional materials throughout the book raising the issue of how various policies affect victims of color

Product Details

• Paperback: 1159 pages
• Publisher: West; 2nd edition (November 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0314160515
• ISBN-13: 978-0314160515
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.3 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,210,111 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Pioneering and Definitive work in Domestic Violence Law, September 22, 2008

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This review is from: Domestic Violence Law, Second Edition (American Casebook Series) (Paperback)

This is the 2nd edition of the first legal textbook written in the area of Domestic Violence law in the U.S. It is a necessity for anyone in the U.S. who wishes to work with clients who are victims of domestic violence, or with clients who are accused batterers. If you want to have a comprehensive foundation in all the pertinent issues, read this. Don't forget the 2008 supplement!