Violence and abuse in society

The Perils of Social Media: Cyberbullying Shame and Fame provides an in-depth examination of cyberbullying, characterized by persistent hostile behavior conducted through electronic or digital media.

'I came away from this book enraged, enlightened and with a sense of urgency to do something' Annie Mac'Lays down a transformative path to peace' David Lammy MP'Compelling' The Sunday Times; 'Assured' Observer; 'Brilliantly written' Nikesh Shukla_________________________Demetri wants to study criminology at university to understand why people around him carry knives.

The compelling and disturbing true story of Vanessa George and the evil abuse she doled out upon the children of more than 300 families.

You're no idiot, of course.

Headlines are filled with tragic stories of senseless murders and suicides that have resulted from child and teen bullying.

Here is the most comprehensive introduction to and explanation of the most infamous crime organization in history.

Traditional analyses of domestic battery often point to the batterer's need for power and control to explain patterns of violent behavior.

Compiled by three leading experts in the psychological, sociological, and criminal justice fields, this volume addresses timely questions from an eclectic range of positions.

Mention the phrase Homeland Security and heated debates emerge about state uses and abuses of legal authority.

'A gripping, flawless novel' - Sophie Hannah, author of The Opposite of MurderA mother and daughter, pushed too far.

Kohli offers a comprehensive overview of what is known about the resettlement of young asylum-seekers, answering social work practitioners' need for a fuller understanding.

Afro-Caribbean Dynamics of Sex and Relationships: Reclaiming the Caribbean Sexual Narrative examines the complexities of sexuality and relationships in the Caribbean, shaped by colonial legacies, cultural norms, and evolving gender roles.

I wanted to run into the street screaming, "e;My mom and dad beat me and my brother, can anyone help us!

The impact of sibling relationships on how people develop has been dramatically under-emphasised in the literature on child development.

This text provides a critical analysis of the social construction of childhood and children's agency.

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This important text will provide a critical analysis of contemporary developments in child care policy under New Labour and the resulting policy and practice implications.

The sexual exploitation of children by adults has a long, fraught history.

How evangelical businessmen in the 1930s and 1940s joined their religious and business lives.

American cities are constantly being built and rebuilt, resulting in ever-changing skylines and neighborhoods.

This book brings together a collection of diverse contributors to discuss bisexual erasure and biphobia and how this intersects with racism, sexism, ableism and transphobia.

This Element looks at how we can better understand young children''s perspectives by listening to their voices in multiple ways.

Ongoing advances in arson detection tools and techniques increase the importance of scientific evidence in related court proceedings.

Colonial missionaries, both Catholic and Protestant, arrived in India with the grandiose vision of converting the pagans because, like St.

Same-Sex Marriage and Children is the first book to bring together historical, social science, and legal considerations to comprehensively respond to the objections to same-sex marriage that are based on the need to promote so-called "e;responsible procreation"e; and child welfare.

Same-Sex Marriage and Children is the first book to bring together historical, social science, and legal considerations to comprehensively respond to the objections to same-sex marriage that are based on the need to promote so-called "e;responsible procreation"e; and child welfare.

The information age is upon us and, with it, a new era of human services has emerged.

The information age is upon us and, with it, a new era of human services has emerged.

Whether called black sheep, sociopaths, con men, or misfits, some men break all the rules.

Whether called black sheep, sociopaths, con men, or misfits, some men break all the rules.

The number of children living in families with incomes below the federal poverty level increased by 33 percent between 2000 and 2009, resulting in over 15 million children living in poverty.

High profile media reports of young people committing suicide after experiencing bullying have propelled a national conversation about the nature and scope of this problem and the means to address it.

Helicopters patrolled low over the city, filming blocks of burning cars and buildings, mobs breaking into storefronts, and the vicious beating of truck driver Reginald Denny.

Why is it that some social movements engaged in contentious politics experience radicalization whereas others do not?

In the 1980s, a series of child sex abuse cases rocked the United States.

Research shows that as many as 37% of American workers have experienced workplace abuse at some time in their working lives.

From Global to Grassroots looks at how transnational activism aimed at combating violence against women is used to instigate changes in local practice.

In the United States and Great Britain, 20-30% of all homicides involve the killing of a woman by a man.

Using the tools of sociological theory, Robert Brenneman seeks to discover why a pot-smoking, gun-wielding "e;homie"e; gang member would want to trade in la vida loca for a Bible and the buttoned-down lifestyle of an evangelical hermano (brother in Christ) - and to what extent this strategy works for the many youth who have tried it.

Mob violence in the United States is usually associated with the southern lynch mobs who terrorized African Americans during the Jim Crow era.

Over the past three decades, the American criminal justice system has become unapologetically punitive.

Using the tools of sociological theory, Robert Brenneman seeks to discover why a pot-smoking, gun-wielding "e;homie"e; gang member would want to trade in la vida loca for a Bible and the buttoned-down lifestyle of an evangelical hermano (brother in Christ) - and to what extent this strategy works for the many youth who have tried it.

A meticulously researched inside look at child sexual abuse by clergy, this exhaustive, hard-hitting analysis weaves together interviews with abusive priests and church historical and administrative details to propose a new way of thinking about clerical sexual offenders.

Sexual exploitation of children is a major social problem in the United States and around the world.

In the past two decades, many prevention and suppression programs have been initiated on a national and local level to combat street gangs--but what do we really know about them?

Why do some violent conflicts endure across the centuries, while others become dimly remembered ancient struggles among forgotten peoples?

Controversial and forward-thinking, this volume presents a much-needed analysis of restorative justice practices in cases of violence against women.

A core issue for professionals responsible for addressing sexual abuse is how to correctly identify cases.

The classic opening scene of 2001, A Space Odyssey shows an ape-man wreaking havoc with humanity's first invention--a bone used as a weapon to kill a rival.

Public awareness regarding the life-threatening nature and intense traumatic impact of domestic violence has substantially increased in the past decade.