Domestic Violence Survival Guide [Paperback]

Cliff Mariani (Author), Patricia Sokolich (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1996

A thought-provoking, option-packed guide on how to Recognize, Prevent, Terminate and Survive an encounter with Relationship Abuse and Domestic Violence. Contains a new and unique approach to an old and confounding problem and is packed with positive, time-tested tactics and new strategies for survival. This Guide offers a crash course on self-preservation. A Must-Have for: Victims of abuse and their loved ones, Criminal justice personnel, social service workers, and all those who may be called upon to act as counsellors. The Table of Contents consists of: Part One: RELATIONSHIPS - After an informative Orientation, you'll be given a helpful lesson on the Recognition of abusive tendencies in both new and established relationships, followed by a concise discourse on Prevention techniques. Part Two: ABUSE BEGINS - For those persons beyond the benefits of early recognition and prevention, we shall focus on Victimization, along with civil and criminal Legislation and the Origination of procedural issues relating to the court system. Part Three: HELP AVAILABLE - At a certain point in an abusive relationship, Protection is required, Intervention becomes necessary, and Representation is advisable. Part Four: HELP ARRIVES - In serious or persistent cases of abuse, a police investigation may result in the Apprehension of the abuser and Prosecution through the court. We'll guide you through the ``system.'' Part Five: TIME FOR CLOSURE - Chapters on Diversion, Incarceration and Rehabilitation reveal how the 'system' can benefit the abused and the abuser by ending the violence. Part Six: TURNING POINT - Conciliation may be an option in limited cases. We'll explain. Termination, and its stay-go dilemma, is discussed in careful detail. Recuperation, our concluding chapter, can be your gateway to ultimate survival.

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About the Author

For over 25 years, Cliff Mariani was a member of the New York City Police Department. As a patrol officer, he had more than frequent occasion to deal with domestic abusers, their victims and the "system" which is expected to work on their behalf.

Cliff began his writing career in the early 1970's. With an eye for detail and a skill with words, he wrote unique and innovative study and reference publications for the law enforcement community.

Catching the attention of the Director of Modern Promotion Courses, Inc., of Flushing, N.Y., Cliff signed on as an assistant editor. In that capacity, he reviewed and updated all legal and topical materials that required amending or other necessary revisions.

Currently, as a research writer and consultant to Looseleaf Law Publications, Inc., he combines his law enforcement, publishing and administrative background with his creative talents, to write and edit numerous reference guides and study manuals for the law enforcement and criminal justice communities.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Looseleaf Law Publications; 1 edition (September 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 093013799X
• ISBN-13: 978-0930137991
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,460,623 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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