Violence in Relationships - Resource Guide (includes violence against women in general)

This resource guide describes materials available on the topics of domestic violence (including battering and non-spousal relationships), stalking, and violence against women in general. It does NOT specifically cover pornography, prostitution, or international issues (such as trafficking in women). The sources selected are intended for use by any adults interested in the topics covered. Scholarly sources more suitable for research purposes have been described as such. Materials can be found in the House Undergraduate Library or Davis Library. The location of each resource is listed within the individual description.

Library of Congress Subject Headings Domestic Violence

Spouse Abuse

Family Violence

Dating Violence

Wife Abuse

Stalking Women - Crimes Against

General Sources 1. Domestic Violence. Edited by Karin L. Swisher. San Diego, CA: Greenhaven Press, 1996. House Undergraduate Library. HQ809 .D65 1996 Presents a series of articles from both popular and scholarly sources. Users should pay close attention to the source of the material and any citations given. This book is part of the 'opposing viewpoints' series and encourages students to examine multiple viewpoints within an issue. Includes a short bibliography and list of organizations to contact, as well as an index. 2. Getting Away With Murder: Weapons for the War Against Domestic Violence. By Raoul Felder and Barbara Victor. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1996. Davis Library. HQ809.3 .U5 F45 1996 Examines issues in domestic violence in a narrative style. The author uses cases that have been in the media as stepping-off points for analysis. The format flows nicely and is perhaps easier to

read, but leaves out any citations (no footnotes or endnotes). There is an index that includes both subjects and names. 3. Leaving Abusive Partners: From the Scars of Survival to the Wisdom for Change. By Catherine Kirkwood. London: Sage Publications, 1993. Davis Library. HQ809 .K575 1993 A psychological and feminist analysis of women's experiences with physical and emotional abuse. In addition to the literature, the author interviewed 30 women from the United States and the United Kingdom about their experiences with abuse. The book also addresses issues that arise after leaving abuse, as victims seek independence and healing. Includes bibliography and index. 4. No More Secrets: Violence in Lesbian Relationships. By Janice L. Ristock. New York: Routledge, 2002. Davis Library. HQ75.5 .R574 2002 Extensively describes abuse in lesbian relationships and its aftereffects, weaving in personal experiences gathered through interviews with survivors throughout. It also addresses the aftereffects of violence, and what can be done in response to abuse, both at present and in the future. Includes an index and substantial bibliography. 5. Transforming Abuse: Nonviolent Resistance and Recovery. By K. Louise Schmidt. Philadelphia: New Society Publishers, 1995. Davis Library. HV6626 .S35 1995 Takes the issue of violence against women and suggests spiritual and nonviolent responses to it. Nonviolence is discussed on the individual, family, and community level. There is also a section on nonviolence and feminism. There are inspirational quotes throughout, and exercises that can be used alone or in groups. References are provided. 6. Violent Relationships: Battering and Abuse Among Adults. Edited by Barbara A. Klier, Nancy R. Jacobs, and Jacquelyn Quiram. Wylie, TX: Information Plus, 1999. Davis Library. HQ809.3 .U5 V596 1999 Summarizes research on abuse in relationships and rape and sexual harassment. Most useful for sources cited within the text, and a resources page at the back of the book. These sources include journal articles, books, and government publications, and also the sources for the many tables and graphs in the text 7. When 'I Love You' Turns Violent: Abuse in Dating Relationships. By Scott A. Johnson. Far Hills, NJ: New Horizon Press, 1993. House Undergraduate Library. HQ801.83 .J65 1993 Explains in simple terms types of abuse, the abuse cycle, and how various emotions are involved in abuse. Also shows how abuse can be recognized, especially when compared to healthy relationships. There is a separate section on techniques to use to solve problems in a healthy, non-abusive way. The appendices include checklists of abuser, victim, and abusive relationship characteristics, and a list of dating rights.

8. A Woman Like You: The Face of Domestic Violence. By Vera Anderson. Seattle, WA: Seal Press, 1997. Davis Library. HV6626.2 .A53 1997 Photographs of women who have lived through domestic violence, coupled with their stories in their own words. Includes short lists of places to find help, and further reading.

Scholarly Sources 1. The Battered Woman Syndrome. By Lenore Walker. New York: Springer Publishing Co., 1998. Davis Library. HV6626 .W345 2000 Walker initially did her study and published her results in the 1980's; it has since become widely recognized. In the book she details her study and results, possible theoretical explanations, and also covers psychotheraputic and legal responses for batters and their victims. The appendices summarize data from the study, and there is an index and extensive references section. 2. Battering of Women: The Failure of Intervention and the Cause for Prevention. By Larry L. Tifft. Boulder: Westview Press, 1993. Davis Library. HV6626.2 .T54 1993 Author analyzes the causes of domestic violence from a sociological perspective. By examining how batterers abuse their victims psychologically, sexually, and spiritually, society can then create better ways to reduce the occurrence of domestic violence. The book covers intervention and prevention on the individual level, and in society (the criminal justice system and society as a whole). Includes an index and an extensive bibliography. 3. Ending Domestic Violence: Changing Public Perceptions/Halting the Epidemic. By By Ethel Klein et al. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 1997. Davis Library. HV6626.2 .E53 1997 Analyzes the data collected in a public opinion poll on domestic violence. Survey respondents were asked about what constitutes domestic violence, and what their responses to domestic violence would be, among other questions. Results discussed include the perceptions of the African-American, Asian American, and Latino communities. Includes appendices (with survey questions), references, and an index. 4. Family Violence and Men of Color: Healing the Wounded Male Spirit. New York: Springer Publishing Co., 1998. Davis Library. HV6626.52 .F53 1998 Specifically on domestic violence issues as they affect Chicano/Latino, African American, Native American, and Asian American men and their communities. Causes of abusive behavior and types of treatment are discussed. Includes index and references. 5. Helping Battered Women: New Perspectives and Remedies. New York: Oxford University Press, 1996. Davis Library. HV1445 .H387 1996

Source that covers a wide range of psychological and social theory relating to domestic violence victims and their treatment. Specifically, in regard to special populations and minorities, there is an article analyzing battered women in prison and in the community, as well as an article on Latina battered women. There is an index, and extensive references are listed at the end of each article. 6. I Just Lost Myself: Psychological Abuse of Women in Marriage. By Valerie Nash Chang. Westport, CT: Praeger, 1996. Davis Library. HV6626.22 .U6 C48 1996 Describes patterns of abuse, physical and emotional reactions to abuse, and types of treatment. Includes stories of women who were in abusive relationships, what they went through and how they left. Includes references and index. 7. Intimate Partner Violence: Societal, Medical, Legal, and Individual Responses. By Sana Loue. New York: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, 2001. Davis Library. HV6626 .L677 200 As the title indicates, this book analyzes the responses of varying groups to domestic violence. There is also a chapter that gives an overview of the many theories that have been put forth as to the cause of domestic violence. There is an index and an extensive bibliography. 8. Intimate Violence: Interdisciplinary Perspectives. Edited by Emilio C. Viano. Washington, D.C.: Hemisphere Publishing Corp., 1992. Davis Library. HQ809 .I58 1992 Wide range of articles with extensive bibliographies. Includes both violence in marriage/with spouses and violence in intimate/dating relationships. Part three is sensationally-titled "Women Who Kill." It simply contains two articles analyzing homicides. In addition, a few of the articles examine the services and support being provided to victims by professionals. 9. Men Who Batter Women. By Adam Edward Jukes. New York: Routledge, 1999. Davis Library. HV6626 .J84 1999 The author is a psychotherapist in Great Britain and treats abusive men, primarily through group therapy. The focus is on issues in the treatment of the abusers, and how and why they are abusive. The appendices consist of materials used with therapy participants, and there is also a bibliography and an index. 10. Stopping Domestic Violence: How a Community Can Prevent Spousal Abuse. By Pamela J. Jenkins and Barbara Parmer Davidson. New York: Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers, 2001. Davis Library. HV6626 .J46 2001 An analysis of how community involvement affects victims and perpetrators of domestic violence. The emphasis is on opportunities for prevention, and how members of the community, such as police, medical personnel, and social services can better interact with and help victims of domestic violence. There is also a chapter on domestic violence theories and models. Includes references and an index.

11. Understanding Partner Violence: Prevalence, Causes, Consequences, and Solutions. Minneapolis: National Council on Family Relations, 1995. Davis Library. HV6626 .U53 1995 A well-rounded collection of articles analyzing domestic violence, including both dating relationships and spousal abuse. Users should be aware of the currency of the material; many of the articles are reprints and their original publication dates are before 1990. Includes references after each article. 12. Violence Between Intimate Partners: Patterns, Causes, and Effects. Edited by Albert P. Cardarelli. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1997. Davis Library. HV6626 .V55 1997 Collected articles on domestic violence, including pieces on married couples, dating couples, and same-sex couples. Examines the causes of violence, how abusers abuse, and society's responses to abuse (with an article from a feminist perspective). Includes an index and extensive references. 13. The Violent Couple. By William A. Stacey, Lonnie R. Hazlewood, and Anson Shupe. Westport, CT: Praeger, 1994. Davis Library. HQ809.3 .U5 S772 1994 Explores domestic violence from a family and mutual abuse standpoint, showing both men and women as abusers. The authors interviewed violent couples in a counseling program, and included excerpts from the interviews throughout. Notes are included at the end of each chapter, and tables are used often to summarize data. There is also an index and bibliography. 14. Woman Battering in the United States: Till Death Do Us Part. By Helen M. Eigenberg. Prospect Heights, IL: Waveland Press, 2001. Davis Library. HV6250.4 .W65 E34 2001. A collection of articles on domestic violence, specifically with women as victims. Each chapter begins with an overview of the topic being presented and has its own references list. The readings that follow explore the topic at a greater depth, and again have notes and references listed. Includes an index.

Handbooks and Manuals 1. Defending Our Lives: Getting Away From Domestic Violence and Staying Safe. By Susan Murphy-Milano. New York: Anchor Books/Doubleday, 1996. Davis Library. HV6626.2 .M87 1996 A practical handbook for domestic violence victims, with suggestions of how to deal with police and the law, how to make a plan before you leave, and how to stay safe after you leave. The appendices list domestic violence programs by state (including languages other than English spoken), a list of national organizations, and parent locator/missing children phone numbers. Includes the author's own story of surviving an abusive father.

2. The Domestic Violence Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know. By Dawn Bradley Berry. Los Angeles: Lowell House; Chicago: Contemporary Books, 1995. House Undergraduate Library. HQ809 .B47 1995 Addresses the psychological and social issues surrounding abusers and the abused, as well as giving a short history of domestic violence and some statistics. There is a chapter on legal issues, as well as a chapter giving descriptions of programs working to reduce domestic violence. Finally, there is a practical section on what women who are currently in abusive situations can do to help themselves. Includes a bibliography, index, and an appendix of state and national organizations. 3. Lesbians Talk Violent Relationships. By Joelle Taylor and Tracey Chandler. London: Scarlet Press, 1995. Davis Library. HQ75.6 .G7 T395 1995 Short, handbook-style work on identifying abuse in relationships and dealing with its effect, including a section on myths and stereotypes related to abuse and abusers. Includes two interviews with survivors. It's a British publication, so information on legal and other services should not be applied in the United States.

Narratives with Analysis 1. 'All My Fault': Why Women Don't Leave Abusive Men. By Dee Dee Glass. London: Virago Press, 1995. Davis Library. HV6626 .G577 1995 The author interviewed 22 women and used their experiences with domestic violence to explore the cycle of abuse. The women talked about their childhood and family background, how the abuse started and escalated, parenting while being abused, experiences with the legal and social system, and finally, trying to leave the abuser and have a life afterwards. It is a British publication, so information on legal and other services should not be applied in the United States 2. Finding Their Voices: Listening to Battered Women Who've Killed. By Amy Lou Busch. Commack, NY: Kroshka Books, 1999. Davis Library. HV6626.2 .B87 1999 The author interviewed four women who were imprisoned for killing their abusers. The battered woman syndrome and learned helplessness theories are analyzed through their stories and experiences. Also noted are the responses of the criminal justice system at their attempts to use self-defense claims in their trials and their later appeals for clemency. Includes bibliography. 3. I Am Not Your Victim: Anatomy of Domestic Violence. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 1996. Davis Library. HV6626 .S57 1996

The book begins with over 200 pages of Beth Sipe's personal history, describing a lifetime of domestic violence from her husband, Sam. This is followed by seven short commentaries, each on a different aspect of the abuse. Includes references. 4. Lifelines: Culture, Spirituality, and Family Violence. By Reinhild Boehm et al. Edmonton, Canada: University of Alberta Press, 1999. Davis Library. HV6626.23 .C2 L544 1999 Stories from and interviews with women who are affected by domestic violence, both victims and those that work to provide services for them. The emphasis is on spirituality and religion across many faiths. Includes twenty-one exercises to try, and references for further exploration. 5. Surviving Domestic Violence: Voices of Women Who Broke Free. By Elaine Weiss. [Sandy, UT]: Agreka Books, 2000. Davis Library. HV6626.2 .W42 2000 Twelve stories of women who were in abusive relationships. Each story is followed with a short piece of commentary by the author.

Violence Against Women General Sources 1. Stopping a Stalker: A Cop's Guide to Making the System Work for You. By Robert L. Snow. New York: Plenum Trade, 1998. Davis Library. HV6594.2 .S56 1998 Covers more than just interacting with the criminal justice system. The author describes several types of stalking, including serial stalking and electronic stalking, and uses known cases as examples. There are also suggestions on how individuals and society as a whole can take steps to stop stalking. Includes index. 2. Violence Against Women. Edited by Karin L. Swisher and Carol Wekesser. San Diego, CA: Greenhaven Press, 1994. House Undergraduate Library. HV6250.4 .W65 V553 1994 Part of the 'current controversies' series. A mix of popular and scholarly sources are represented. Most of the works are presented in a yes/no format in response to questions about pornography, rape, the criminal justice system, and battered woman's syndrome. Articles that explore the causes of rape and other violence against women are also presented. Includes index and a short bibliography. 3. Violence Against Women as Bias Motivated Hate Crime: Defining the Issues. By Lois Copeland and Leslie R. Wolfe. Washington, DC: Center for Women Policy Studies, 1991. Davis Library. HV6250.4 .W65 C67 1991

Defines a hate crime in the context of violence against women. Includes information on organizations that monitor hate crimes, including women's organizations. Is becoming dated in terms of legislation and statistics, but brings up some issues for thought not mentioned in other resources.

Scholarly Sources 1. No Safe Haven: Male Violence Against Women at Home, at Work, and in the Community. By Mary P. Koss et al. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association, 1994. Davis Library. HV6626.2 .N62 1994 Report of the American Psychological Association's Task Force on Male Violence Against Women. Examines partner violence, sexual harassment, and rape. For each of these areas, treatment issues are also discussed. Includes index and extensive bibliography. 2. Ordinary Violence: Everyday Assaults Against Women. By Mary White Stewart. Westport, CT: Bergin & Garvey, 2002. Davis Library. HV6250.4 .W65 S79 2002 Examines violence against women as a social and cultural issue. Topics covered in individual chapters include rape, sexual harassment, corporate violence, and battering. Includes an index and extensive bibliography. 3. Stalking and Psychosexual Obsession: Psychological Perspectives for Prevention, Policing, and Treatment. Edited by Julian Boon and Lorraine Sheridan. Davis Library. HV6594 .S72 2002 Articles covering all aspects of stalking. There are articles on who is likely to be stalked, types of stalking, and treatment of stalkers. It's a British publication, so information on the law and police services should not be applied in the United States. Includes references throughout and an index. 4. Stalking Crimes and Victim Protection: Prevention, Intervention, Threat Assessment, and Case Management. Edited by Joseph A. Davis. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press, 2001. Davis Library. HV6594 .S73 2001 Over 500 pages on stalkers, their victims, and those who work to stop stalking. Coverage includes articles on types of stalkers, workplace stalking, cyberspace stalking, and campus stalking, as well as legal options and the treatment of stalkers. Includes references throughout and an index. 5. Stalking, Harassment, and Murder in the Workplace: Guidelines for Protection and Prevention. By Bernadette H. Schell and Nellie M. Lanteigne. Westport, CT: Quorum Books, 2000. Davis Library. HV6594 .S34 2000 As evident from the title, deals primarily with how stalking affects workers and the work environment. Describes stalking and its effects, legal options, and what organizations should do

to deal with stalking at work. Uses case studies from popular sources as examples. Includes references throughout and an index. 6. Stalking: Perspectives on Victims and Perpetrators. Edited by Keith E. Davis, Irene Hanson Frieze, and Roland D. Maiuro. New York: Springer Publishing Co., 2002. Davis Library. HV6594 .S74 2002 Collection of articles split into victimization issues and perpetrator issues. The victimization issues section covers the prevalence of stalking and the psychological consequences of stalking. The perpetrator issues section examines stalking behaviors and possible causes of stalking. Includes references throughout and an index. 7. Understanding Violence Against Women. Edited by Nancy A. Crowell and Ann W. Burgess. Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 1996. Davis Library. HV6250.4 .W65 U53 1996 Report of the Panel on Research on Violence Against Women. Outlines the types and scope of violence against women, its causes and consequences, and interventions for both victims and offenders. Includes an index and over 40 pages of references. 8. Violence Against Women: A Bibliography. By Jean Nordquist. Santa Cruz, CA: Reference and Research Services, 1992. Davis Library. HV6250.4 .W65 N673 1992 Covers the topics of battered women, rape, and sexual harassment. Publication dates of books and articles are from the 1980's and early 1990's. The wide range of sources listed can be used while searching for more recent research. 9. Violence Against Women: The Bloody Footprints. Edited by Pauline B. Bart and Eileen Geil Moran. Newbury Park, CA: Sage Publications, 1993. Davis Library and House Undergraduate Library. HV6250.4 .W65 V54 1993 Collection of articles on gender and violence. Addresses the types of violence against women, societal and institutional responses to violence against women, and issues in researching violence against women from a feminist perspective. Includes references. 10. What Causes Men's Violence Against Women? Edited by Michele Harway and James M. O'Neil. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 1999. Davis Library. HV1441.4 .W48 1999 Several articles on the causes of men's violence towards women, including biological, evolutionary, and sociological (gender roles and relationships, race and culture) theories. Includes an index and an extensive references section.

Created by R. Graham for the Carolina Women's Center, Spring 2003.