Violence and abuse in society Books

Sexual Misconduct in any environment is a gross abuse of trust and this is no different within the sport world. Examining and Mitigating Sexual Misconduct in Sport outlines systemic and sociological explanations for why sport is a site of sexual...

This Handbook brings together essays from an impressive group of well-established and emerging scholars from all around the world, to show the many different types of violence that have plagued Latin America since the pre-Colombian era, and how each has...

Come to terms with your past while moving powerfully into the futureThe Courage to Heal is an inspiring, comprehensive guide that offers hope and a map of the healing journey to every woman who was sexually abused as a child--and to those who care about...

The classic book that broke new ground by thoroughly reporting on the widespread problem of date and acquaintance rape has now been completely updated to include recent studies, issues, current events, and controversies."Painstakingly researched.....

For four years, Jessica Stern interviewed extremist members of three religions around the world: Christians, Jews, and Muslims. Traveling extensively--to refugee camps in Lebanon, to religious schools in Pakistan, to prisons in Amman, Asqelon, and...

Jessica Renee was 11 years old when her stepfather began routinely raping and sexually assaulting her. Only when she was 15 and her boyfriend asked the right questions did the truth come to light-a terrible truth that her mother chose not to believe...

"Il mio nome è valentina" vuole essere un libro che parla alle donne ma anche agli uomini in cui si raccontano storie di donne uccise dagli uomini che dicevano e dicono di amarle. Il percorso che una donna percorre in questo momento della sua vita è...

What would you do if your body had been violated? Would you have the will, the energy, and the drive to survive? What if the person who violated you believed that he was doing the right thing? After all, society had provided him with reasoning for his...

A traumatic childhood led to a life burdened by a negative self-image. But what truths lie undiscovered in the wreckage of the past? Justin Long never felt comfortable in his own skin. After years of physical and psychological abuse from his...

            A native of Boliva, James Encinas twice crossed the United States—Los Angeles to New Jersey—on a bicycle. The first trip, during his mid-twenties, was done in hurt and fueled...

Sexual Assault Victimization Across the Life Span, Volume 2: Evaluation of Children and Adults is the second in a 3-volume set of sexual assault references. This second volume focuses on the particular needs of sexual assault survivors in various age...

Rosemarie Smith has written her autobiography in three parts; Little Molly, Molly II: Am I who I should be? and Molly III: The Untold Story.Having suffered, child abuse she reached a point where she had totally given up on life and felt that the long...

Coercive Relationships provides a beacon for survivors of partner abuse. Parker's nonjudgmental, empathic voice offers knowledge gleaned from years of experience. Survivors gain answers to frequently asked questions: •Am I being abused?•Why do they...

Kokoon on a Hill increases awareness of the severe shortage of foster families that are needed for the many children waiting for stability. In this crisis, foster care has been forced to place children in detention centers and state offices because...

Following the deaths of her parents, Linda Murphy Marshall returns to her midwestern childhood home; in the process of going through each room, she evokes memories and insights from her patriarchal 1960s upbringing, and-informed by her training as a...

Compelled by a mysterious force to doggedly investigate her chronic pain, dysfunctional sex life, and relationship failures, Evelyne eventually uncovers the handicap that was holding her back from living the fulfilling life that she always knew was...

Valle Egypt is a provocative story of financial elder abuse and the demise of a sixty-year family farm.Valle Egypt is a case study that affords readers the opportunity to better understand the serious consequences of financial elder abuse while providing...

Author George Beasley listened to the voices of condemnation, fear, and guilt for many years. Invisible to so many, his pain and suffering was real. Writing this book, George discovered the mask he had worn for so many years was really an invisible soul...

Little Sissy Williams’ life had become an unending nightmare of molestation and sexual abuse. Unlike many five year olds, she was aware that what was being done to her was evil and wrong. What she never understood was why. Many times, after...

Layered Violence: The Detroit Rioters of 1943by Dominic J. Capeci, Jr. and Martha WilkersonA descriptive profile of the rioters in the bloody civil disorder that devastated sectors of Detroit in 1943In two turbulent outbursts the city of Detroit has been...

This book is about a preacher's wife who lived in silent depression and learned survival skills by being emotionally isolated while sitting in church. She accepted Jesus as her personal Savior at the age of eighteen, and was called to ministry shortly...

She should have been focused on playing with dolls, spending time with friends and relishing hugs from her caring family around her. Yet five-year-old Sharyn experienced instead the sadness, anxiety and silent suffering that comes from being a young...

Do you enjoy controversy, talk shows and reality shows? Are you one that read books on romance, love, and sex?...Or are you just caught up on the word? ...Well If you answered yes to any of these questions you must read..."Ooh Girl Read This...The man...

Prosperity In Detroit is a book written by I. Paul Taylor and published in 1920. The book is a historical account of the city of Detroit during the early 20th century, focusing on the period of economic growth and prosperity that occurred in the years...

Using Social Emotional Learning to Prevent School Violence is an essential resource that seeks to close the existing gap in literature on ways to mitigate school violence, as well as to advocate for the integration of social emotional learning in schools...

Early in Leo Ryan’s career as a counsellor he became aware of the number of female clients being abused by their husbands/partners/boyfriends and was determined to help. This book highlights his conclusions, making it possible for most people to...

Few people escape from a childhood of criminal abuse and slavery and live a normal life to tell their story. In Daughter of the Razor, Mary tells how she survived her criminal family and emerged as Maria without ending up in jail or turning to...

Violence has been a topic of continued concern within American culture and society. Although there have been numerous sociological and historical studies of violence and its origins, there is relatively little systematic analysis of violence within media...

Promote effective partnerships between men and women to end domestic violence!Men's Work in Preventing Violence Against Women examines the experiences of 12 practicing counselors who call on their religious training to form partnerships between men and...

THE TRUE STORY OF A FALSE RAPE COMPLAINTPeter Joyce’s settled life was disrupted when a woman he had never met accused him of historic rape. With a unique brand of angry humour, his diary plots the stages of his despair and traces his attempts to...

This book aims to examine legal responses to domestic violence in a holistic way. In England and Wales, as in other jurisdictions, much attention has been paid to the criminal justice response to domestic violence. The response of the civil justice...

September 11 and the subsequent War on Terror continues to cast a long shadow over the world. Religion, Terror and Violence brings together a group of distinguished scholars from a range of backgrounds and disciplines to explore the claim that acts of...

Cities, Nationalism, and Democratization provides a theoretically informed, practice-oriented account of intercultural conflict and co-existence in cities. Bollens uses a wide-ranging set of over 100 interviews with local political and community leaders...

In the modern world, prejudice continues to persist as a silent enemy, causing untold damage to individuals and society as a whole. This subchapter aims to shed light on the profound psychological effects that prejudice can have on individuals...

What are Subscription Boxes?In this digital age, where convenience and personalized experiences reign supreme, subscription boxes have emerged as a popular trend in the e-commerce industry. If you're an employee looking to add a touch of excitement to...

In Broken to Love Again: Unapologetically Me, Tammy Beam takes you on an extraordinary journey-from a shattered past plagued by sexual abuse, abandonment, and rejection to a future built on love, understanding, and healing. This book isn't just a...

‘Women are often the worst affected by militarisation but their stories rarely get heard. Garrisoned Minds, which brings together insights and analysis from some of the major conflict zones of South Asia, is a welcome and valuable corrective, one...

How to rebuild yourself and move on from your narcissistic relationship so you can be whole and happy once againRecovering from the trauma of a toxic narcissistic relationship can be a difficult journey...It's a complicated mess of anger, anxiety,...

In America Come and Get It, his second release, Mr. Kasalobi finds himself in a big legal fight to regain back the custody of his two daughters. Loylla, the youngest, is eight months old when Sheebah, their mother, abandons them. She comes back eight...

If you want to break free from being the narcissist's scapegoat and restore your self-respect, then keep reading...Are you constantly targeted by abusive individuals who exploit your kindness?Do you find yourself in a maze of confusion and conflict after...

Sexual Assault Victimization Across the Life Span, Volume 3: Special Settings and Survivor Populations completes an exhaustive, 3-Volume set on sexual assault by focusing on the particular needs of special survivor populations, as well as survivors in...

How do identity and social circumstances affect experiences of the criminal legal system in the US?It's no secret that factors such as race and socio-economic status will affect a person's experience of life, and contact with the criminal legal system is...

I put my own father in prison. 16 years of sexual abuse and threats. 16 years of fear and silence. 16 years of forced smiling and resilience. 10 years of studies. 7 years of pregnancy. 4 years of criminal trials. 10 years of marriage. 5 years of...

This handbook takes a holistic approach in dealing with the impact of emotional abuse, physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect and violence on the victim/survivor. Any 'stress' we suffer affects how we think, feel and act. Understanding the root...

IF YOU, OR SOMEBODY YOU KNOW, HAS BEEN HURT BY A NARCISSIST, THEN THESE STORIES WILL MAKE YOU FEEL SO MUCH BETTER.The mirror is the narcissist's best friend because it reflects them. If it breaks, they are beaten. This is a set of short stories and...