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Completely rewritten to reflect recent research into family and intimate violence this Second Edition of Family Violence explores the subject from its origins to assessment and treatment. The revision offers a summary of some of the best current scholarship conducted by family researchers.
Physical and Sexual Violence in Marriage
Physical and Sexual Violence in Marriage
Over the last several decades, the research literature on violence in marriage and intimate relationships has increased substantially. Although substantial disagreement and debate about the extent of domestic violence remain, there is an underlying consensus that the home is one of society's most dangerous institutions.
This chapter considers some of the research on physical and sexual violence, discussing the incidence and prevalence of both physical and sexual violence as well as institutional responses to these behaviors. This chapter also explores some of the issues requiring future research and intervention. The authors note high rates of violence, including sexual assaults, during pregnancy. Highlighted is the seriousness of the problem of violence in the home and ...
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