Social dynamics of family violence: setting the stage -- Historical perspectives on family violence -- Theories for studying family violence -- Methods for studying family violence -- Abuse across the life course: elder abuse -- Abuse across the life course: child abuse -- Outcomes of child abuse: increased risk for experiencing violence in adulthood -- The economy and intimate partner violence -- Cultural factors and intimate partner violence -- Religion and family violence -- Violence in same-sex couple families -- Prevention and avoidance: the early warning signs -- The response to family violence: the criminal justice system and the social welfare system -- Where do we go from here?
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