Klein, Andrew R.,

Abetting batterers : what police, prosecutors, and courts aren't doing to protect America's women / Andrew R. Klein and Jessica L. Klein. - xi, 260 pages ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-254) and index.

The right of chastisement, a husband's responsibility -- Counting domestic violence victims -- Victim advocacy and services helpful, but insufficient -- Prying open courthouse (back) doors -- Making domestic violence a real crime -- Encouraging domestic violence arrests -- Prosecuting abusers -- Sentencing abusers -- Unfinished business. Introduction:

9781442248274 1442248270

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Abused women--United States.
Wife abuse--United States.
Family violence--United States.
Abusive men--United States.
Abused women.
Abusive men.
Family violence.
Wife abuse.


United States.

HV6626.2 / .K5947 2016

364.15/550973