Violence and abuse in society

Family Violence in the United States takes an ecological approach to examining violence and abuse within the context of families.

Family Violence in the United States takes an ecological approach to examining violence and abuse within the context of families.

The Fourth Edition of this best-selling handbook provides readers with the most up-to-date theory, research, and best practices in the field of child abuse and neglect.

The Third Edition of Terrorism in Perspective, like its two successful predecessors, takes a broad-based approach that emphasizes the historical, cultural, political, religious, social, and economic factors that underlie an understanding of both global and domestic terrorism.

A fresh look at the response to domestic violence in the United States today.

Tamar, a beautiful young princess of Israel, Palestine, daughter of King David, was ruthlessly raped by her half-brother, Amnon, who was infatuated with her, ill-advised by his cousin Jonadab to rape her, knowing that she was a virgin.

Have you ever wondered: Why doesn t she/he just leave?

Breaking Free of Bullying began when my own career as a teacher was threatened after twenty years of loyal service, by a boss who deemed me as an unprofessional teacher and who felt my job performance was unsatisfactory after only two years as principal.

When Lauras wealthy landowner father decides to transition her family from country to city life, she is filled with hopes and expectations.

A Journey to Self-Love is a love story about a very sensitive girl, Sylvia, who grew up feeling lost and unloved by her parents, while also struggling to cope with their abusive relationship at home.

Survivors of childhood sexual abuse are often unaware of the psychological baggage they carry that manifests in their lives.

Each incident of childhood sexual abuse can foster up to twenty-six basic reactions that range in type and degree.

Governments and legal systems are restricted by national Constitutions to the worship of "e;band-aide application"e; so all that they do solves nothing but rather escalates our problems.

A riveting account of the search for a "e;latter-day Jack the Ripper"e; in New England: "e;Rich with characterization and insight, and a real page-turner"e; (Jonathan Kellerman).

New York Times Bestseller: The "e;astonishing"e; true story of the notorious "e;black widow"e; who preyed on her husband and daughter and faked her own death (The Washington Post Book World).

A New York Times-bestselling journalist traces a string of unsolved murders-and the botched investigation that let the New Bedford Highway Killer walk away.

From a New York Times-bestselling journalist: The story of the murder of a California attorney at the hands of the lethally cunning wife he never doubted.

From the bestselling author of The Search for the Green River Killer: A chilling true account of the dream husband who was every woman's nightmare.

A mother's search for the son she gave up uncovers terrifying secrets in a Minnesota town in this "e;masterfully depicted true-crime tale"e; (Publishers Weekly).

Three riveting accounts of horrific crimes and the twisted minds behind them by an Edgar Award-winning author, in one volume.

The "e;fast-paced"e; inside story of the manhunt for bloodsucking serial killer Richard Chase (Publishers Weekly).

Three shocking tales of violence, intrigue, and the search for truth from a two-time Edgar Award finalist and Ann Rule's "e;favorite true-crime writer.

Four bizarre true crime stories about serial killers, murder sprees, sideshows, and church pulpits in one sensational volume.

The "e;fascinating"e; true story behind the HBO Max and Hulu series about Texas housewife Candy Montgomery and the bizarre murder that shocked a community (Los Angeles Times Book Review).

Edgar Award Finalist: The shocking account of a Wyoming father who terrorized his family for years-until his children plotted a deadly solution.

The true story of Ira Einhorn, the Philadelphia antiwar crusader, environmental activist, and New Age guru with a murderous dark side.

The horrific true story of serial kidnapper, rapist, and killer Robert Hansen's reign of terrorAs oil-boom money poured into Anchorage, Alaska the city quickly became a prime destination for the seedier elements of society: prostitutes, pimps, con men, and criminals of all breeds looking to cash in.

Two riveting true crime sagas-of a mother who murdered her two sons, and a sex-crazed serial killer who terrorized Montana-together in one volume.

The definitive account of one of Britain's most notorious killer couples, who loved, tortured, and slayed together as husband and wife-from the Senior Producer of Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story, now on Netflix.

The dark double life of Ellen Boehm, the mother who murdered her two sons-and nearly killed her daughter.

The twelve-year rampage of "e;Missoula Mauler"e; Wayne Nance-and the shocking end to his murder spreeTo his neighbors, Wayne Nance, a furniture mover from Missoula, Montana, appeared to be an affable, considerate, and trustworthy guy.

The true story of Louisiana serial killer Ronald Dominique's ten-year murder spree, the men he slayed, and the detectives who hunted him down.

The riveting true account of a grisly crime and the unprecedented three murder trials faced by Fort Bragg soldier Tim Hennis.

Edgar Award Finalist: The true story of a serial killer who terrorized a midwestern town in the era of free love-by the coauthor of The French Connection.

"e;Whether you're an individual woman looking for help or a reader looking for the truth about the thousands of women who are battered by the men they live with, Next Time, She'll Be Dead is the one book you should read.

A brilliant and provocative exploration of the interconnection of private life and the large-scale horrors of war and devastation.

A powerful feminist examination of the deeply ingrained roots of rape in our shared cultural valuesRape is the most frequently occurring violent crime in America.

Guangxi, a region on China's southern border with Vietnam, has a large population of ethnic minorities and a history of rebellion and intergroup conflict.

Perpetrators of mass violence are commonly regarded as evil.

"e;This thoughtful academic treatise .

Winner of the 2021 William A.

Against all evidence to the contrary, American men have come to believe that the world is tilted - economically, socially, politically - against them.

Exposing ethical dilemmas of neuroscientific research on violence, this book warns against a dystopian future in which behavior is narrowly defined in relation to our biological makeup.

This book builds upon Irina Carlota [Lotti] Silber's nearly 25 years of ethnographic research centered in Chalatenango, El Salvador, to follow the trajectories-geographic, temporal, storied-of several extended Salvadoran families.

A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' PICK / TOP 10 RECOMMENDED READTwo experts of extremist radicalization take us down the QAnon rabbit hole, exposing how the conspiracy theory ensnared countless Americans, and show us a way back to sanity.

Based on rare, in-depth fieldwork among an undercover police investigative team working in a southern EU maritime state, Gregory Feldman examines how "e;taking action"e; against human smuggling rings requires the team to enter the "e;gray zone"e;, a space where legal and policy prescriptions do not hold.

Police who engage in torture are condemned by human rights activists, the media, and people across the world who shudder at their brutality.

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The quintessential or the essence of an abuser in its purest and most concentrated form cannot be unequivocally defined since the nature of this beast of burden is uniquelyunpredictable.

Three Sisters: A Quest for Mending presents the real life story of a family, their journey through abuse, and how the experience can be transformed to living a successful life.