Jill Radford

Liz Kelly

Marianne Hester

. Women, Violence and Male Power is of direct relevance to practitioners working with survivors of abuse, as well as students and researchers in the fields of: women's studies, criminology, sociology, social policy and social work.

Feminist Activism, Research, and Practice

Women, Violence, and Male Power

Diana E. H. Russell

la política del asesinato de las mujeres

Feminicidio

The volumes in this series examine the impact of feminist advocacy, theory, and methodology on the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

The Politics of Woman Killing

Femicide

Jalna Hanmer

Elizabeth Stanko

First published in 1989, this book focuses on the policing of male violence against women. It is an issue that has been criticised substantially in the past, and the book shows how even police themselves have sometimes admitted that women have received inadequate treatment. The book includes contributions from North America, Australia, and Western Europe and looks at different approaches that have been taken by states in intervening into the violence of men against women. Chapters explore the differences and similarities of policing practices in western societies at the time surrounding the book’s original publication.

International Perspectives

Women, Policing, and Male Violence (Routledge Revivals)

A compilation of some 40 articles and essays that document and describe the most brutal expressions of hatred for women; highlight issues of racism, homophobia, and sensationalism that are bound up with the killing of women; reveal the underlying patriarchal assumptions of the courts, social services, and mainstream press; and place the issue of violence firmly within the realm of sexual politics. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Lynne Harne

This accessible text takes a multi-disciplinary approach to exploring issues surrounding domestic violence. It draws on contemporary research findings, policy developments, innovative practice and case studies to explore new directions in professional and voluntary sector responses to domestic violence. Centred on the United Kingdom, but located in a context of global change, the book discusses and critically evaluates new criminal justice and multi-agency initiatives such as domestic violence courts and risk assessment conferences, as well as assessing how far these initiatives improve the safety of women and children. Harne and Radford aim to disseminate ideas about best practice in relation to dealing with this sensitive and still controversial issue. They use real-life case studies from professionals, including the police, health services and Women's Aid, and are inclusive of the experiences of a wide range of survivors, in order to enable an understanding of the need for appropriate responses, depending on different survivor needs. Tackling Domestic Violence provides an informed background for professionals in the police, probation, health and social care services, the legal system and voluntary sector with a remit to respond to domestic violence. It is also highly relevant to those undertaking courses on domestic violence at undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Jill Radford

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